New Delhi: For the last two years, due to the corona epidemic, many new diseases are being discovered. Many such new diseases are emerging, to avoid which we have to take many precautions. Let us tell you that recently a big news has come out, due to which it has come to know that a new fever has been found due to corona. This is called ‘Lassa fever’, the risk of which is increasing. Let us tell you that ‘Lassa fever’ has spread in Nigeria, due to which 40 people have died here and more than 200 people have been found infected. Lassa fever has gained momentum very rapidly.
Lassa fever is now gaining its footing in Britain as well, let us tell you that 3 people have been found infected here and one has also died in it. Let us inform that these three people found infected had returned to Britain from Africa. Although till now not a single patient has been found in India, yet it is very important for those who are traveling to travel, to take special care, in such a situation, today we are giving you some important information related to Lassa fever.
Let us tell you that Lassa fever is a serious hemorrhagic disease, which is spread by Lassa virus, this virus is a member of the Arenavirus family. Surprisingly, the symptoms of Lassa fever are not visible in most of the patients, although it is a serious disease from which you should know the prevention measures and symptoms.
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Rats carry Lassa virus
Now we tell you how this Lassa fever spreads. Let us tell you that Lassa virus is spread by rats. Not only this, but this disease can also be caused by coming in contact with any fluid. As a precaution, let us tell you that you should stay away from the feces or urine of rats or their contaminated food, otherwise you can get infected.
Lassa fever does not spread from person to person like covid, but it can be spread by coming in contact with the fluids of an infected person (lassa fever transmission). The incubation range of Lassa fever is about 10 days. If you see symptoms in the beginning, then Lassa fever treatment can be done. Let us inform that at present there is no vaccine for this, but an antiviral drug called ribavirin is given, which reduces the outbreak of the virus.
Symptoms of Lassa Fever
- In such a situation, you may complain of low BP.
- Bleeding from the vagina or intestines.
- Similarly, swelling can be seen on the face.
- Having Lassa virus also affects hearing.
- Lassa fever can lead to brain swelling or death.
- Lassa fever can cause shivering, shortness of breath.
- Coughing, vomiting, muscle pain can occur in Lassa fever.
- Lassa fever can cause sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
- Filling the lungs with water.
- When the symptoms of Lassa virus increase, the patient can also go into a coma.
Remedies for Lassa Fever
- You should keep the food covered, do not allow water to accumulate in the kitchen.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before eating food.
- Do not let rats gather in the house, it will spread disease.
- Avoid contact with rats’ feces, urine or contaminated food.
- If you are looking for ways to prevent Lassa fever, then the easiest way is to keep cleanliness in the house.
- If you are a hospital employee then you have to pay special attention to personal hygiene.
- Eat cooked food, avoid eating raw food, meat, fish.