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Nigeria has confirmed an ongoing outbreak of Lassa fever in at least 17 states with over 40 deaths reported. Most cases have been found in Edo and Ondo. Ask patients about upcoming international travel, and advise travelers to Nigeria to avoid contact with rats (especially rat urine and feces) and keep their accommodations or campsites clean.

Learn more in our travel notice.

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