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Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria

Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria Lassa fever was first identified in the town “Lassa, Borno state in Nigeria in 1969. It has since become endemic in the West African sub-region. It is a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever with a 1% fatality rate during out breaks. There has been an outbreak in Nigeria in the past 6 weeks. […]

Swine Flu H1N1

INFLUENZA A (H1N1) *It’s a subtype of influenza A virus. *It was the most common cause of human influenza (flu) in 2009. *It presents with symptoms similar to common cold. *When reported early to the hospital (within 48hrs), it can be successfully treated. *It can be prevented by vaccination. *It can also be controlled by […]