Lassa Fever Awareness
Posted by: Juliet Okagbare on Mon Mar 2, 2026 9:58 AM

Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. It is commonly transmitted through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents. It can also spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Outbreaks can be severe and require urgent medical attention and specialized care. Common symptoms include: • Fever • Weakness • Headache • Sore throat • Vomiting • Chest pain • In severe cases, bleeding and organ complications. At Federal Medical Center Asaba, early diagnosis and prompt treatment significantly improve survival rates. We emphasize prevention and public awareness to protect our community. If you experience persistent fever or unusual symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. #LassaFeverAwareness #FMCAsaba #FMCMediaTeam #PublicHealth #StayInformed #PreventionSavesLives

Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. It is commonly transmitted through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents. It can also spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.

Outbreaks can be severe and require urgent medical attention and specialized care.

Common symptoms include: • Fever
• Weakness
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Vomiting
• Chest pain
• In severe cases, bleeding and organ complications.

At Federal Medical Center Asaba, early diagnosis and prompt treatment significantly improve survival rates.
We emphasize prevention and public awareness to protect our community.

If you experience persistent fever or unusual symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

#LassaFeverAwareness
#FMCAsaba
#FMCMediaTeam
#PublicHealth
#StayInformed
#PreventionSavesLives