Index Case of Lassa Fever in David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A Case Report - Abstract
Lassa fever is one of the viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) endemic in West Africa, posing a great public health challenge in the region. This is a case of a
50-year-old female farmer who presented with signs and symptoms semblance of Lassa fever disease. She was commenced on supportive therapy without
antiviral drugs pending the confirmation of the VHF assessment result by RT-PCR. Early presentation, a high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and early
commencement of supportive therapy in managing patients suspected of Lassa fever are encouraged in states with high cases of viral hemorrhagic infections.
She was referred to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki due to unavailability of ribavirin and for continuation of care.