Today it was reported that Delta state has joined the league of states currently battling the deadly Lassa fever,following the confirmation of a case of the disease in Asaba.The victim a 65 year old woman {name withheld},from Ifiogwari village,Ayamelunu,Anambra state,who was said to have come for treatment in Asaba was first admitted at St Joseph's Hospital,from where she was referred to Federal Medical Centre,Asaba when her condition worsened.The case was confirmed at the Virology laboratory Specialist Hospital,Irrua,Edo state.Two other samples sent to the same laboratory for confirmation however tested negative.According to the Delta State Rapid Response Team on Lassa fever,22 persons who had contact with the confirmed case have been placed on surveillance,while five samples have been sent for laboratory investigation.Meanwhile,the State Government has informed the Federal Ministry of Health,Abuja,on these developments and the State Governor,Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has provided the necessary logistic to enhance contact tracing and other control measures.According to medical experts,Lassa fever is caused by a virus found in the urine and feces of a species of rat when they contaminate food or water or come in contact with broken skin of humans.Infected persons spread the disease when their body fluids such as blood,feces,urine,sperm and vomit come in contact with others.Some signs and symptoms of Lassa fever infection include cold and fever,sore throat,headache,pains in different parts of the body,nausea,cough,diarrhea and general sense of being unwell.One more photo below. 
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