According to reports, One case of Lassa fever has been confirmed in Lagos state.
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, confirmed that a 25-year old student from Ahmadu Bello University has been diagnosed of having the hemorrhagic illness.
However, according to the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, the patient is currently responding to treatment.
The total number of deaths of victims of Lassa fever has risen to 43 from 10 states following the death of a patient in Abuja, the nation's capital on Thursday.
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, called on Health workers at all levels to be more vigilant and look out for patients with symptoms of Lassa Fever. He further said residents should not hesitate to present themselves if they feel they feel symptoms of Lassa Fever which include high fever, stooling, tiredness and vomiting among others.
He cautioned that self-medication should be avoided at this period.
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