₦airaland Forum

Seems corruption is making some people too busy to understand their responsibilities to the citizenry.
One would have expected the Information minister at least together with the ministry of health to issue a red alert on this thing to curtail it before it gets out of hand


What is Lassa fever?
Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. The illness was
discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria, West Africa. The
cause of the illness was found to be Lassa virus, named after the town in Nigeria
where the first cases originated. The virus, a member of the virus family
Arenaviridae, is a single-stranded RNA virus and is zoonotic, or animal-borne.
In areas of Africa where the disease is endemic (that is, constantly present), Lassa
fever is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. While Lassa fever is mild or
has no observable symptoms in about 80% of people infected with the virus, the
remaining 20% have a severe multisystem disease. Lassa fever is also associated
with occasional epidemics, during which the case-fatality rate can reach 50%.
Where is Lassa fever found?
Lassa fever is an endemic disease in portions of West Africa. It is recognized in
Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, as well as Nigeria. However, because the rodent species which carry the virus are
found throughout West Africa, the actual geographic range of the disease may extend to other countries in the
region.

How many people become infected?
The number of Lassa virus infections per year in West Africa is estimated at 100,000 to 300,000, with approximately
5,000 deaths. Unfortunately, such estimates are crude, because surveillance for cases of the disease is not
uniformly performed. In some areas of Sierra Leone and Liberia, it is known that 10%-16% of people admitted to
hospitals have Lassa fever, which indicates the serious impact of the disease on the population of this region.
In what animal host is Lassa virus maintained?
The reservoir, or host, of Lassa virus is a rodent known as the "multimammate rat" of the genus Mastomys. It is not
certain which species of Mastomys are associated with Lassa; however, at least two species carry the virus in Sierra
Leone. Mastomys rodents breed very frequently, produce large numbers of offspring, and are numerous in the
savannas and forests of West, Central, and East Africa. In addition, Mastomys generally readily colonize human
homes. All these factors together contribute to the relatively efficient spread of Lassa virus from infected rodents to
humans.

How do humans get Lassa fever?
There are a number of ways in which the virus may be transmitted, or spread, to humans. The Mastomys rodents
shed the virus in urine and droppings. Therefore, the virus can be transmitted through direct contact with these
materials, through touching objects or eating food contaminated with these materials, or through cuts or sores.
Because Mastomys rodents often live in and around homes and scavenge on human food remains or poorly stored
food, transmission of this sort is common. Contact with the virus also may occur when a person inhales tiny particles
in the air contaminated with rodent excretions. This is called aerosol or airborne transmission. Finally, because
Mastomys rodents are sometimes consumed as a food source, infection may occur via direct contact when they are
caught and prepared for food.
Lassa fever may also spread through person-to-person contact. This type of transmission occurs when a person
comes into contact with virus in the blood, tissue, secretions, or excretions of an individual infected with the Lassa
virus. The virus cannot be spread through casual contact (including skin-to-skin contact without exchange of body
fluids). Person-to-person transmission is common in both village and health care settings, where, along with the
above-mentioned modes of transmission, the virus also may be spread in contaminated medical equipment, such as
reused needles (this is called nosocomial transmission).

What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?
Signs and symptoms of Lassa fever typically occur 1-3 weeks after the patient comes into contact with the virus.
These include fever, retrosternal pain (pain behind the chest wall), sore throat, back pain, cough, abdominal pain,
vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, facial swelling, proteinuria (protein in the urine), and mucosal bleeding.
Neurological problems have also been described, including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis. Because the
symptoms of Lassa fever are so varied and nonspecific, clinical diagnosis is often difficult.

How is the disease diagnosed in the laboratory?
Lassa fever is most often diagnosed by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent serologic assays (ELISA), which
detect IgM and IgG antibodies as well as Lassa antigen. The virus itself may be cultured in 7 to 10 days.
Immunohistochemistry performed on tissue specimens can be used to make a post-mortem diagnosis. The virus
can also be detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR); however, this method is
primarily a research tool.

Are there complications after recovery?
The most common complication of Lassa fever is deafness. Various degrees of deafness occur in approximately
one-third of cases, and in many cases hearing loss is permanent. As far as is known, severity of the disease does
not affect this complication: deafness may develop in mild as well as in severe cases. Spontaneous abortion is
another serious complication.
What proportion of people die from the illness?
Approximately 15%-20% of patients hospitalized for Lassa fever die from the illness. However, overall only about
1% of infections with Lassa virus result in death. The death rates are particularly high for women in the third
trimester of pregnancy, and for fetuses, about 95% of which die in the uterus of infected pregnant mothers.
How is Lassa fever treated?
Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, has been used with success in Lassa fever patients. It has been shown to be most
effective when given early in the course of the illness. Patients should also receive supportive care consisting of
maintenance of appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation and blood pressure, as well as treatment of
any other complicating infections.
What groups are at risk for getting the illness?
Individuals at risk are those who live or visit areas with a high population of Mastomys rodents infected with Lassa
virus or are exposed to infected humans. Hospital staff are not at great risk for infection as long as protective
measures are taken.

How is Lassa fever prevented?
Primary transmission of the Lassa virus from its host to humans can be prevented by avoiding contact with
Mastomys rodents, especially in the geographic regions where outbreaks occur. Putting food away in rodent-proof
containers and keeping the home clean help to discourage rodents from entering homes. Using these rodents as a
food source is not recommended. Trapping in and around homes can help reduce rodent populations. However, the
wide distribution of Mastomys in Africa makes complete control of this rodent reservoir impractical.
When caring for patients with Lassa fever, further transmission of the disease through person-to-person contact or
nosocomial routes can be avoided by taking preventive precautions against contact with patient secretions (together
called VHF isolation precautions or barrier nursing methods). Such precautions include wearing protective clothing,
such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles; using infection control measures, such as complete equipment
sterilization; and isolating infected patients from contact with unprotected persons until the disease has run its
course.

What needs to be done to address the threat of Lassa fever?
Further educating people in high-risk areas about ways to decrease rodent populations in their homes will aid in the
control and prevention of Lassa fever. Other challenges include developing more rapid diagnostic tests and
increasing the availability of the only known drug treatment, ribavirin. Research is presently under way to develop a
vaccine for Lassa fever


Source: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/Fact_Sheets/Lassa_Fever_Fact_Sheet.pdf

CC: Seun

So the guy himself thinks any other client would engage his services after this?

Yes the guy dey owe you, fine. Some people can be a real pain in the ass over money issues.

After the money is paid now can he reverse this ?

He's just screwed himself just as much he should go to Facebook baddoo & even hire channels television to express himself well.

PR firm true true

Nashoji:
one problem I have with people like you, is that you guys lack comprehension... nobody is having issues with your demi god (buhari) using cars bought by GEJ, but coming out in public without shame to claim that buhari bought the cars is where they are having issues.

don't you know that buhari would have done the economy of this country a great good and also lead by example had the money made for those BMW cars is use to buy from innoson a local manufacturer. receive sense in Jesus name.

And the people of the Lord shouted?

AMEN!!!

Freemanan:
Lwkmd.. You are mean.

You never jam these girls before ni?
Worse still I'm terribly impatient & bad tempered.

I can't hit you so my next favourite pet peeve is to make people look stupid. You should try it.

I miss Dr. House.

OP that number 2 point! Gbaayi. if you know how this thing annoys me ehn!

Had to ask one the other day if being fine was now a logical excuse for stupidity to her

mumu was just looking

LordVoldemort:
Very series was a hissss from #makingamurderer to #marcopolo to #nachos everybody go and get strong Internet connection cos netflix ti take over



I'm enjoying my netflix

Gbaayi! well done boss

olamide need use that phrase

onatisi:
that is the business angle to it . Dstv and other cable tv providers already have their market ,Netflix doesn't. Secondly not all mobile users will embrace Netflix because Nigerians are data consumption conscious, and thirdly why are u insisting on dstv alone there are other operators in the market. My submission is based on the general business climate in Nigeria.

From the bottom up

Seriously how many of each of the other contenders do you personally know at least 10 of their subscribers?

Data consumption conscious yes, do you honestly not believe that things are improving regarding data? Remember when people had to pay 100NGN per hour to browse at cyber cafes? If someone asks you to come and invest in cyber cafe now would you answer him? What would be your reason? Exactly!

A time was wimax seemed like it was the ultimate speed today na 4g LTE i think requiring less infrastructure and delivering more.
Thats what technology is all about...well except in the case of dstv.

You underestimate how easy technology gets swapped remember cathode ray boxlike tvs? How long did it take for that to be dumped for flat screen tvs?

or cassette players for cds and now mp3s?

DSTV already has its market, now imagine them losing it? The major band of people who subscribe to DSTV are the young and upwardly mobile. If today an episode of blacklist airs on NBC in america and im following them on facebook or twitter you think i like hearing gist after the show has been aired?

Or not being able to watch the show at my own convenience, all those things they call catch up or even box office and make people pay extra for?

If i want to watch an episode of the Cosby show or any of those programs that i just feel like, bamn! just a few clicks and im there! no more do you remember...?

Some months na so so repeat movies dem go just dey show person! No more! If i want to watch a repeat movie, let it be what i want, where i want and at my own convenience.

Let them hold on to Africa magic yoruba for all i care but for these points o dude no need to disturb yourself trust me

Nigeria has moved...the world has moved.

Guy Netflix and chill! The era of magic is over! Theyve had a good run let someone else provide us with quality entertainment biko

emeijeh:
Its called Crush

Not if youre Yoruba its not. The guy got it right as a result of his immediate environment & upbringing.

Lyoncrescent:
Breathe in and Out 10 Times then use Google. Cheers.

im guessing this is you trying to sound intelligent?

now use google for what precisely?

onatisi:
You are the one who is missing it big time. The point is you need data to use Netflix and the cost of data is still high and may likely remain so with the current rate of exchange.
Dstv and other cable providers will still hold the market

Its ok ive heard.

No point arguing guess dstv works with a different exchange rate

flamyd:
sir with all due respect all the aforementioned issues has been never been a secret to Nigerians as Gayism and Lesbianism culture as you call it has been integrated into our society by unscrupulous people. Our mindset on the issue is all that matters not what they say in their movies

You honestly have no idea how we like to deceive ourselves in this country I swear.

Lyoncrescent:
I am indifferent to the whole netflix thing.

I was able to download Beast of No Nation on Torrent 24 hours after it was released on netflix.

Sherlocks Abominable Bride was on torrent, three hours after it was released.

Even series exclusive to Netflix such as House of Cards and Orange is the new black are often avalaible on Torrent. Netflix even makes it easier to download because they release all the episodes to their series at the same time i think. Downloading on torrent is free and sweet if you work in an office that doesnt block torrent.

If i want to watch Nigerian Movies, i visit youtube and watch them for free.

Streaming Movies on Netflix in Nigeria doesnt make any economic sense for lyoncrescent unless all torrent websites are banned.

Obviously you don't think it's the same amount of data you use on torrents you use on Netflix

Or yes you really should download & save everything ...how big is your memory drive sir?
What's the size of every movie or tv series out there youd like to own?

Torrents is one step behind Oga. Understand the dynamics before bragging.

Geez!

Stycon:
I doubt if blocking foreign investments as this is the way out~ what we need do is to create the boundaries, set our rules, ensure local content~ and at best find a means to encourage as well as strengthen domestic firms.

Foreign investment as this is a good thing if properly guided!~ think about the likely capital in-flow(effect on our BOP),employment that may probably come with such, how the competition might drive the price in favour of the end user and lots more!


There are better ways around this than building resistance again foreign investments!

I agree with you on everything except for that local content thing

Enough of spoon feeding these people please!
That's why they keep feeding us crap in the name of local content.

I just watched "Beasts of no nation" book written by a Nigerian funny enough distributed on Netflix besides Idris Elba every single person on the cast were never heard of and you should see the movie. Even half of a yellow Sun with its all star cast no near this movie I swear!

Was it not humans like them that produced it?
Even ended up getting the kid Abraham Attah an award in Venice.

Why must we be using our own hands to put a glass ceiling over our heads?

Entertainment is art & art is universal, let the local guys understand the dynamics & stop being pu55ies abeg!

Do you know how old "007 Goldfinger" is? Even till now no hope of nearing it cos of local content.

Na so America too dey do local content?

The quality of your work will determine if I should watch it lets not forget I'm paying for this sh!t.

nextstep:
That's exactly what I was thinking. 3gb that I budget for 2 weeks will be exhausted in 2 days watching netflix.

Tomorrow now you will be looking for motivational speaker to tell you what to do to make money.

You just identified a challenge.
It's possible for other countries to do it based on the conditions
It's to highlight the challenge that you'll rather do

Tomorrow another south African company will come & do it for you & charge you blood & you start complaining

SMH

Don't worry internet companies belonging to Nigerians with vision are obviously working on making this possible.

You think they don't want that your pocket that you give to DSTV ?

I'll talk to you again in 3 months

Ymodulus:
I agree with you wholeheartedly. As it stands Netflix dream of breaking into the china market is just a wish.

Netflix will never be allowed in China. It's just a day dream for CEO. We need to start generating revenue and not giving money to some foreign Johny just enter Nigeria foreign firms

Nice news to see such services available worldwide. However this is not only about services available worldwide, it's about local authorities allowing them to do their business freely.

I'm sure in a matter of days, Netflix will be blocked in the UAE because it's going to hurt the local communication companies which monopolize the market. Plus, I believe there's adult content on Netflix which can't be allowed in UAE.

Also in China, if there is anything to praise the Chinese Government for, its the fact that they don't just allow foreign competition that can kill of their local companies.

Take a look at several bug companies till date, Chinese government even while trying to control information try as much as possible to ensure that their own country have a local version of what is seen internationally.

Do you talk of

** Twitter? China has Weibo
** WhatsApp? China has wechat / Qq / recent
** Google? China has Baidu
** Amazon? We have Aliexpress , Taobao etc.


My point is, the CEO of Netflix should stop day dreaming about breaking into the Chinese market. It is never possible. Even Facebook till date is no where in China, not even twitter. Even Google has no presence.


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Another problem is that Nigeria does not have cable operators or Good internet service like Comcast, that can allow good streaming of such videos on our home TV without Buffering.

Combining $8 ( 1600 naira ) + Internet subscription fee = Final subscription will be close DSTV subscription fee. I honestly don't see this as reasonable competition. Aside the fact that the movies on Netflix can be Movie on Demand

At bolded what of electricity? Don't these companies need electricity the most basic of needs to exist.

Una get light as a form of greeting...foreign companies don't need to be an issue. Your government doesn't even provide the most basic of infrastructure to talk of competition. How many manufacturing firms do you have in Nigeria today compared to 10, 15 years ago?

You're barking up the wrong tree sir.

Let's stop deceiving ourselves or is changing the effectiveness of the power companies also within your power?

onatisi:
that is what many are overlooking. Mtn and other internet providers are the real gainers. Ppl will subscribe to netflix and again buy data from gsm and internet providers. Netflix films will consume enough data ,which means ppl will be buying more data,after 3 months Nigerians will start complaining and they will eventually reduce their patronage of netflzx and gently like an obedient school boy go back to their gotv,startimes and dstv

You missed it big time.

Unlike the above listed cable companys, telcos who provide internet always strive to reduce price to the consumer cos of competition.

DSTV can be increasing subscription yearly & rubbing it in our faces cos they are practically a monopoly.How much were you paying 3 years ago for subscription to those clowns ?

How much were you paying for data 3 years ago?

Remember how much BB subscriptions were when they first came in?

Don't dull yourself

DanNafada:
Abi? And we are ENTIRELY dependent on the West even for the technology that we do use.

The most basic requirement - electricity, can you boast of it?

ICAMETOWIN:
I thought they said buhari is driving away foreign companies?

Why are you embarrasing yourself like this?

In public fa?

At least try & understand the dynamics before pressing keypad na.

Sege

Na wa o

Elbowroom:
ewu stop crying

You don't want to get into this with me.
If you can't contest what was written without resorting to insults, pls hold your keypad & your lack of common sense.

I have adviced you.

Seen the way you're loitering the whole forum with insults, don't try it with me. Its not my fault you were raised like this.

Comport yourself.

Responsible:
Kill yourself and runaway before HIV/Aids catch you

you dey crase i swear

Lilimax:
He may have 'failed' in Telecom business but he's making it in banking industry

You too read what you just wrote. Does it make sense, even to you?

Lilimax:
How? he has his reasons for the actions

Yes, he failed! That's the reason

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How does this relate to the post please?

You honestly believe this'll make people patronize you?

I know you want clients but seriously there are ways you portray your business & deadvertise yourself.
Feel free to doubt me. Me I know I can never patronize you not with this stunt.

Mcbussy:
Please who gave u a job?

More like 300L of which school abeg?

oduastates:
Murtala mohammed has always been an eyesore but under Jonathan, that eyesore became something else . You need to see the immigration desk in arrival to experience the Jonathan's transformation.
In spite of the so called 1 billion dollars worth of transformation.
The place stanks,
Ceiling without ceiling tiles exposing the moldy concrete beams above.

1Leaking roof.
2 Hot and damp.
3 Panty like buckets, the leg of a broken chair all over the place.
4 Broken furniture stacked in a corner and within sight of visitors.
That Hall could have been mostly rectified with less than a million naira.

YES ITS TRUE AS SOON AS JONATHAN CAME INTO POWER EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE O, NA SO THE MAN CARRY 2 BY 4 BEGIN BREAK EVERYWHERE FOR THE AIRPORT. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN HIM THAT DAY. HE EVEN CAME BACK THE DAY AFTER TO MAKE SURE THE AIRPORT WAS COMPLETELY WRECKED.

i mourn for you.

Oga na information about Nigeria dem send you o.

What is fantastic about you and kudi now?, i dont know. Come romance section make you read plenty better love stories.
before you start blaming GEJ that you had to wait 3 years

Is this the only thing we have to do in this country now? so the whole Nigeria now our only function is this brainless witch hunt?

People not involved in anyway should now do what?

No policies no nothing!

Meanwhile Lamorde is nowhere in sight with over 1trillion in his possession that the same EFCC recovered.

Una dey crase walahi

Hmmm before we were to get married na so aunty drop notice of HIV test requirement.

Ol boy worst 20mins of my life!
Not even sure of how long it took sef. I just Pam I no fit talk no any unnecessary movement.

When the result was released come see reassurances even if it was positive I would have still married you, blah blah blah, iffa hear!

This concept of agbada looking like the wearer didnt have enough money or material. i really dont get it

Why people even wear it is even more bewildering to me

7footre:
It's a good thing they've been apprehended while young! There is room for rehabilitation and probable reintegration into the society

The parents would rather use money for owambe instead of sending them to school forget that thing about rehabilitation.

Next month dem go don forget everything

Na God dey look after pikin is their mantra

StefanSalvatore:
Wat a shame, killed herself n d little one inside n she's not even up to 18. Wetin she go tell God now, i pray God pity her soul. Dats y it's bn repeated over n over again abstain from pre-marital sex if u r not ready for d consequences or at d very least protect urself. But no everybody wan enjoy

There is dis saying in igbo "ihe na ato uto n'egbu egbu" my igbo guys go understand

konji never hold you before

The story of Pharaoh is repeating itself

Naira crash

Crude become like pure water

International market no gree buy Nigerian crude

boko Haram running their own formation

Now this? Lasaa fever wey don comot since how many years ago

Endtimes are really here


When a foundation is based on lies and Propaganda una forget say God dey watch una?


Liarbility will soon come and blame GEJ for this, just watch


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