Lassa fever is a disease spread by infected rats which sources are from urine and excrement. This virus can be contacted through direct contact with an infected person,infected food,water,and body fluid(sweat).
Symptoms of lassa virus includes high fever,headache, nausea,diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, joint and back pain.Acute symptoms includes bleeding from the eyes,nose and ears,as well as having bad sores all over the body.As time progresses, lassa fever throws its subject into coma and eventually death.
Lassa virus can be prevented by regular hand washing,keeping your home and surroundings clean,proper storage of food and water,blocking all rat's entrance,as well as fumigating.Food should be prepared properly,and water should be boiled before drinking.
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