What is Lassa fever?
Q: What is Lassa fever?
A: Lassa fever is a fever caused by the Lassa virus, which is common in West Africa.
Q: What is the death rate for people who get Lassa fever?
A: One in 80 people who get Lassa fever will die.
Q: Are all cases of Lassa fever severe?
A: No, not all cases of Lassa fever are severe. Some cases require going to a hospital, while others do not.
Q: What is the death rate for severe cases of Lassa fever?
A: The death rate for severe cases of Lassa fever is 1 in 5.
Q: When was Lassa Fever discovered?
A: Lassa Fever was discovered in 1969.
Q: Why was Lassa Fever named as such?
A: Lassa Fever was named for the town in Borno State, Nigeria where it was first diagnosed.
Q: How did the discovery of Lassa Fever come about?
A: The discovery of Lassa Fever came about after two nurses died from the disease.
