Imported Lassa fever case in New Jersey

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Imported Lassa fever case in New Jersey

Published Date:

9/3/04

Source:

HAN ; 210

Language:

English

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Details:

Corporate Authors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Series:

HAN ; 210

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Description:

CDCHAN-00210-2004-09-03-ADV-N

On September 2, 2004, results of laboratory testing performed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) support a diagnosis of Lassa fever in a 38-year-old man who died in a New Jersey hospital on August 28. The patient had returned to the United States on August 24 after reportedly spending 5 months in Liberia, where Lassa fever is endemic. This is the first report of a travel-related case of Lassa fever in the United States since 1989.

Document Type:

HAN Health Advisory

Collection(s):

Health Alert Network (HAN)

Place as Subject:

Africa, Western ; New Jersey ; gau ;

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