Oyo State Health Commissioner says some cases reported during the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria were actually Lassa fever cases

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Oyo State Health Commissioner says some cases reported during the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria were actually Lassa fever cases

October 28, 2014, 05:18 PM

http://www.tribune.com.ng/news/news-...of-lassa-fever

Oyo confirms outbreak of lassa fever

25.Oct.2014

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state in western Nigeria, assuring that the government is on top of the situation as well as curtailing it.
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He further stated that some of the cases reported at UCH during the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria were actually Lassa fever cases, adding, ?some patients that came to UCH thinking that they had Ebola were later diagnosed of Lassa fever. Lassa fever has drug. It can be treated if promptly reported.?

Last edited by Emily; October 28, 2014, 05:23 PM. Reason: Added 'some' to title

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Oyo State Health Commissioner says some cases reported during the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria were actually Lassa fever cases

Oyo State Health Commissioner says some cases reported during the outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria were actually Lassa fever cases