Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria

Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria

A health worker collects a blood sample from a suspected Lassa fever patient at the MSF-supported treatment centre in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. (CREDIT: MSF)

As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases.

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