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USA
Iowa Reports First Fatal Case of Lassa Fever in Decades, CDC Monitoring Close Contacts
A resident of Iowa, who recently traveled to West Africa, has died from Lassa fever, a rare and severe viral disease primarily found in that region. The patient, who was in isolation at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center, tested positive for Lassa fever shortly before their death, marking only the ninth known case of the disease in…
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India News
Kerala Confirms Another Mpox Case, Health Dept. Ramps Up Precautions
Kerala’s health department confirmed a fresh Mpox case on Friday, advising anyone displaying symptoms to seek immediate medical attention. Earlier in the week, the state recorded India’s first case of the newly identified Mpox strain. In response to this latest case, a high-level review meeting was convened to evaluate the situation, according to the health department’s announcement. Kerala Health Minister…
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