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Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 4:39pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Hello all, Protect yourself from Lassa fever, It kills. Some health workers have lost their lives to it, I am very careful in my work place now, Rats are your enemies now. Don't lose guards over them. Rearrange your kitchen, Make it less stocked up, free some space, Cover your foods well, if possible leave it in the pot and cover it well. But anti rat killers, it's just #100, it can save you. My fellow health workers, protect yourself. Lassa fever is a viral disease carried by the multimammate rat (Mastomys natalensis). Symptoms are incredibly varied,you can mistaken it for another thing. The most common method of transmission is the consumption or inhalation of rat urine or feces. Lassa fever can also be spread through cuts and open sores. Symptoms generally appear within weeks following infection. These mild infections are characterized by a general malaise, headache and a light fever. For the 20% of cases where Lassa fever becomes serious, symptoms can include: Hemorrhaging - in the gums, nose, eyes or elsewhere Difficulty breathing Cough . Stomach ache Vomiting and diarrhea (both bloody) Difficulty swallowing Hepatitis . Swollen face Pain in chest,back and abdomen Shock . Hearing loss . Abnormal heart rhythms Lassa fever is generally diagnosed by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent serologic assays (ELISA), which detect lgM and lgG antibodies and Lassa antigens. Reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) can also be used in the early stages of the disease lf prescribed early on, the antiviral drug ribavirin has proven useful in fighting Lassa virus. During the course of the disease, it is important to manage fluid levels, electrolyte balance, oxygenation and blood pressure in the patient. Let's shine our eyes Biko. To avoid stories that touches the heart. To my fellow Nurses, Protect yourself. Be smart as always. Don't risk your life, If there is any suspicion of a Lassa fever patient, Be on alert. Life has no duplicate. Thanks. Oriaku Amara cares! 47 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 5:02pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
If you discover any of the symptoms in you, Pls rush down to a government hospital for help. Early detection =Early Treatment =Bigger chances of survival. . Cover your garri bag, Always tie it. If you buy a fruit and notice a cut on it, Don't waste time suspecting if it is a rat, just throw it away. . Rats hate a free spaced house, Don't stock everywhere up, Throw away unneeded things in the house. That bag of old clothes,shoes etc you are no longer using, Throw it away. 20 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by kennisman(m): 5:13pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Nobody: 5:13pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
thanks for the news 2 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Bede2u(m): 5:13pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
The most common method ofThis is the most important part of the write up. Unfortunately, middle class and poor Nigerians are incredibly dirty 6 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by miracool946: 5:14pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
thanks for the info amara |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by gegta: 5:14pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Ok |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Nobody: 5:15pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Thank you. We've gat no rats here. |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by tukdi: 5:15pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by eedriyz(m): 5:15pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Vaccine? |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Mariangeles(f): 5:15pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Thank you for the information Amarabae! |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by MissCokie(f): 5:16pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Amarabae: Nice info |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Nobody: 5:17pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Very well outlined. Thanks Amara. |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by lastempero: 5:17pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Can one contact it through body contact? |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Humblebloke(m): 5:20pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 5:20pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Mariangeles:you are welcome dear 1 Like |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by movid(m): 5:20pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
My sister no be only Lassa fever they affect us for dis country ,Buhari fever dey there too. 3 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by gbaskiboy: 5:20pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Igbo people the most intelligent of all in Nigeria, they keep representing us in every areas of life, except few that have determine to stain the beautiful nature of igbo. Igbo Amaka! Enugu Amaka! 5 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by alphacyborg(m): 5:21pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
This quack bitter nurse 1 Like |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 5:22pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
lastempero:yes. Especially in advance stage of the infection |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 5:23pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
gbaskiboy:oga na wetin? Take it easy. Is this necessary here 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by alphacyborg(m): 5:24pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
gbaskiboy: Amarabae is representing which Igbo's ?? Because 80% of Igbo's here hate the hateful soul. 2 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by engrobidigbo: 5:24pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
BafanaBafana: No, i heard it is C Ronaldo's private jet |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by KingsArome(m): 5:27pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
BafanaBafana: I love that LV bag |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by tballeyy(m): 5:27pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
But I eat rat it self, and I remain stronger and healthier 1 Like |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Amarabae(f): 5:27pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
BafanaBafana:Today is Sunday. 2 Likes |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by 9jaown(m): 5:29pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
NwanyiAwkaetiti:cause you ate them. 1 Like
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Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by NwaAmaikpe: 5:32pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Oriaku Amarabae amaghï m kemgbe na I-bü nwa nurse Eliza. 14 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Protect Yourself Against Lassa Fever by Himmler: 5:33pm On Apr 08, 2018 |
Nice one Amarabae!! God bless you |
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