Nigeria Faces Severe Lassa Fever Season with Delayed Detection

Nigeria is experiencing a severe Lassa fever season, with the World Health Organization noting that laboratory testing is crucial for confirmation as clinical symptoms often overlap with other diseases, leading to misdiagnosis as malaria.

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Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria

As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases. The post Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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