How do you control lassa fever?

Answer 1

It can be cured if diagnosed early enough. Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, has been used with sucess. General supportive care is also necessary. Further transmission of the disease should be avoided by person to person contact

Answer 2

Control measures for Lassa fever include strict isolation and avoidance of the urine and feces of those infected. The virus is found in the urine of infected patients for months after infection.

Answer 3

Lassa fever, and possibly other hemorrhagic fevers, respond to ribavirin, an antiviral medication. However, most of the hemorrhagic fever viruses can only be treated with supportive care.