Experts screen NRDC students for mysterious viral disease
By Tilyenji Mwanza | Updated: 12 Nov,2015 ,10:00:00 |
THE Lusaka Province medical office is screening students at the Natural Resources Development College following an outbreak of a suspected viral disease that is causing acute diarrhoea, fever and fainting.
...10 out of 140 students who showed symptoms of the diseases had been admitted to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital for treatment and observation.
Kanyanga added that the results they obtained from Levy Mwanawasa Hospital, in two cases confirmed the presence of sepsis.
?We have been told sepsis is a disease that comes from blood poisoning and it engulfs the red blood cells,? he explained.
Sources at the institution said they suspected that the mysterious disease could have stemmed from the consumption of infected beef.
?...We have had a lot of sick cattle; this week alone, we have lost about seven or eight cows.
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And Lusaka district health coordinator Dr Gideon Zulu said medical officers were still carrying out tests.
?We are still screening the students, starting with those who are showing serious symptoms. We are not offering health services or giving medication. But we are looking for the cause of the problem. So far, the students have symptoms of cough, fever, fainting, abdominal pains and headaches. We hope to conclude soon,? said Dr Zulu.
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