CORONAVIRUS
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning […]
LASSA FEVER
Lassa fever is an acute febrile illness, with bleeding and death in severe cases. It is caused by the Lassa fever virus with an incubation period of 6-21 days. The virus is named after the town in Borno, Nigeria where the first cases occurred. LASSA FEVER CASES As at 24th of January 2020, Nigeria Centre […]
LEPROSY
Leprosy (also known as Hanson’s disease) is a long-lasting infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (Bacteria).Every year over 3500 people are diagnosed with leprosy and about 25% of patients having some degree of disability. Stigma and the discrimination against persons and communities affected by leprosy in Nigeria is very high, due to the myths and superstitions […]