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The Minister of Health for Central Dafur in Sudan has reported 9 suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in the state. The suspected cases have been admitted to hospitals in the state recently and of those, 4 have died.
This is a media report and further information/confirmation is awaited.
(Via Radio Dabanga - accessed 08/10/15)
Lassa fever is a low risk for most travellers unless living in poor sanitary conditions with overcrowding in rural areas where the host is usually found. Lassa fever is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted via the excreta of an infected Mastomys rat. Healthcare workers are at risk if good infection control and barrier nursing methods are not maintained.
Travellers returning from affected areas who develop symptoms of fever, malaise, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain should seek medical advice.
