Q. Consider the following statements about Lassa Fever: Its a Viral disease mostly prevalent in Latin American countries Its a zoonotic disease that trasnmits from fruit bats to human Which of the above is / are correct statements?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: Lassa fever or Lassa hemorrhagic fever (LHF) is caused by Lassa virus. This disease is mainly prevalent in West Africa countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ghana. It results in 5000 deaths every year. It’s a zoonotic disease transmits to human from a species of mouse. 

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