Lassa Fever is caused by Lassa Virus and the incubation period is 2-21 days.
The virus is transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated with Rodents ( Rats, Mice ) Urine, or feces. Symptoms of Lass Fever.
The Early Symptoms of Lassa Fever.
The early symptoms of Lassa fever may include fever and general weakness.
A person may later present with headache, sore throat, muscle pain, chest pain, nausea, vomiting diarrhea.
In severe cases, there may be bleeding. the mouth, nose, Virginia, or stomach. Death usually occurs within 14 days of onset in fatal cases.
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Prevention relies on promoting community hygiene to discourage rodents from entering our homes. Effective measures include storing grain and other foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers, disposing of garbage far from the home, maintaining clean households, and keeping cats.
The Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Services in collaboration with other partners wishes to assure the general public that all efforts are being made to contain this outbreak and prevent the further spread of the virus