Medical authorities in Ondo State have confirmed the report of six new cases of Lassa fever since February began.on Tuesday, the Ondo State Epidemiologist, Stephen Fagbemi, said the total records of Lassa fever cases has been put at 126, while a little over 50 persons are still on admission, receiving treatment.
“There are six new cases,” said Mr Fagbemi. “We are happy that there were no further deaths recorded with the new cases.”He said the newly infected persons were undergoing treatment along with the others who were recovering. According to him, the high death rate recorded this year was due to the fact that the infected persons arrived at the hospital late.
“When the patients come initially, you may not differentiate between malaria, typhoid fever from Lassa fever,” he said. “It is only after some treatment and the patient is not responding that Lassa fever is suspected.”Since the outbreak in January, a total of 16 persons died, with a total of 84 cases recorded.
The areas of high prevalence include: Akoko South-West, Ose, Owo, Akure South and Ondo West local government areas.The state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has lamented the continued unhealthy practices by residents as the culprit for the recurrence of the disease, despite his government’s efforts at tackling the challenge.
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