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There is an outbreak currently ongoing in Nigeria. There are confirmed cases in Ondo, Asaba, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Plateau, Bauchi, Kano and Taraba states. There have been *82* confirmed cases and *14* deaths so far across Nigeria from Lassa fever. It is a VITAL HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER caused by the LASSA VIRUS which is naturally found in rodents especially RATS *HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER MEANS THAT IT CAUSES BLEEDING FROM ALMOST ALL PARTS OF THE BODY: EARS, EYES, NOSE, MOUTH, VAGINA, ANUS AND FINALLY DEATH* More cases are recorded during the dry season i.e. November through May. Lassa fever is spread through: Direct contact with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rodents. Ingesting food and drinks contaminated with the above. Contact with objects or surfaces contaminated with urine, faeces, saliva or blood of infected rats. *PERSON TO PERSON* transmission can also occur through contact with blood, urine, faeces, vomitus and other body fluid...