A fresh outbreak of lassa fever in Bauchi State has claimed three lives.
Also, ten members of one family are currently being treated for the virus.
The Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Ibrahim Gamawa disclosed this yesterday in Bauchi, the state capital.
He said that the new outbreak started with a 78 year-old man who died of the disease without seeking medical attention.
“Investigations revealed that the deceased contracted the virus from Liman Katagum, where some cases of Lassa Fever were found in November last year.
“The victim was put on traditional treatment from patent medicine stores for a number of days before he died. 10 persons contacted the virus and samples of their blood were taken to Irrua laboratory in Edo State, where they were confirmed positive.
“They are now on admission at the state isolation centre of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching hospital, Bauchi,” he said.
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