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LASSA FEVER How is Lassa fever spread? The Lassa virus is transmitted to humans mainly through handling rats, food or house- What hold items contaminated by is Lassa rats’ urine and faeces. The virus can spread between people fever? through direct contact with the body fluids of a person infected with Lassa fever, as well Lassa fever is a as contaminated bedding and clothing. viral illness that typically occurs You cannot get Lassa fever through hugging, in West Africa. shaking hands or sitting near someone. What are the symptoms of Lassa fever? Symptoms of Lassa fever typically occur 2-21 days after coming into contact with the virus. Many people who are infected do not show symptoms. • Fever • Chest and • In severe cases, • Headache muscle pain bleeding from the • Sore throat • Nausea, vomiting mouth, nose, and diarrhoea vagina or gastro- • Facial swelling intestinal tract 38º What do I do How can I prevent if I think I have getting infected Lassa fever? with Lassa fever? 1. Wash your hands regularly 2. Store food in containers 1. Avoid contact with lids with other people 3. Keep your 2. Seek health advice home clean immediately and tidy to discourage 3. Drink plenty rats from of fluids entering 4. Ribavirin, an antiviral 4. Keep a cat drug, can be an effective treatment 5. Cook all foods if given early thoroughly If I have Lassa fever, will I die? Get medical treatment early. This will improve your chances of surviving. WHO Response WHO is supporting the Ministries of Health in the affected countries to contain the outbreak through: • Finding new cases quickly so they can be isolated, treated and stop further spread • Training health workers on Lassa fever to better diagnose and treat patients • Procuring medical supplies and equipment • Supporting public health education campaigns .

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