LASSA FEVER – NIGERIA (16): (KANO) CONFIRMED
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http://www.isid.orgDate: Fri 11 Apr 2025
Source: Vanguard [edited] https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/lassa-fever-case-confirmed-in-kano/A case of Lassa fever has been confirmed at the Aminu Kano Teaching
Hospital (AKTH), Kano State.Speaking on the development, Salisu Inuwa, spokesperson for the
hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control Unit, said the hospital
recorded 2 suspected cases of Lassa fever, one of which tested
positive.The confirmed case was reported on 5 Apr 2025 in Garun Mallam Local
Government Area of the state.“Last week, we had 2 suspected cases of Lassa fever. Initially, both
were classified as probable cases. Unfortunately, we were unable to
obtain a sample from the 1st patient, who passed away before testing
could be conducted. At the time of death, our doctors suspected either
Lassa fever or another viral hemorrhagic fever,” Inuwa explained.“The 2nd patient walked into the hospital and was promptly tested. The
results confirmed a positive case of Lassa fever.”Following the confirmation, the hospital activated emergency protocols
and began screening individuals who may have had contact with the
patient. Some staff members reported mild symptoms resembling malaria,
which can mimic the early stages of Lassa fever.“As a precautionary measure, screening was initiated immediately.
Fortunately, all individuals under observation are stable. None have
been hospitalized and they continue their regular activities under
close monitoring,” Inuwa added.He further stated that the Kano State Ministry of Health has been duly
notified. A contact-tracing team has since been deployed to Garun
Mallam to identify and monitor those who may have been exposed to the
virus.“We immediately informed the state health authorities, who have taken
up the matter and are actively conducting contact tracing in the
affected community,” he said.Inuwa emphasized that both the hospital and state authorities are
[Byline: Bashir Bello]
fully engaged in containing the situation and urged the public to
remain calm and vigilant.Communicated by:
[Kano state is the latest to report cases of Lassa fever at the main
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tertiary referral center, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. Of note is one
of the patients died before testing but a suspicion of viral
hemorrhagic fever was made. Contact tracing is underway to detect
those who may have been exposed to the 2 cases in a bid for early
detection and early treatment if necessary. There is currently no
vaccine against Lassa fever. The only treatment available is ribavirin
which is only effective if given within a few days of onset of
illness.Climate change has been implicated in the current patterns and spread
of infectious diseases including Lassa fever. Lassa fever is a
zoonotic disease transmitted by the multimammate rat
_Mastomys_natalensis_ which is abundant in the West African subregion.
During dry spells like the one being faced now with the late start to
the rainy season, the vector moves into human habitations in search of
food. Poorly stored food is contaminated by the feces and urine of the
vector, leading to infection. In addition, person to person spread can
occur and has occurred leading to hospitals serving as amplification
points of infection. – Mod.AAProMED map:
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Lassa fever – West Africa (21): Nigeria (OY) fatal
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http://promedmail.org/post/20241025.8719592
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http://promedmail.org/post/20241015.8719364
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http://promedmail.org/post/20240812.8718100
Lassa fever – West Africa (17): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240717.8717617
Lassa fever – West Africa (16): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240705.8717403
Lassa fever – West Africa (15): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240704.8717366
Lassa fever – West Africa (14): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240611.8716992
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Lassa fever – West Africa (12): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240524.8716702
Lassa fever – West Africa (11): Nigeria, phase 2 clinical trial
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Lassa fever – West Africa (10): update, WAHO
http://promedmail.org/post/20240404.8715770
Lassa fever – West Africa (09): Nigeria
http://promedmail.org/post/20240323.8715576
Lassa fever – West Africa (08): Nigeria, update
http://promedmail.org/post/20240312.8715351
Lassa fever – West Africa (07): Nigeria (AD) conf
http://promedmail.org/post/20240311.8715311
Lassa fever – West Africa (06): Nigeria (BE) fatal
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