A female patient quarantined over Lassa fever at the General Hospital Abaji since last week Saturday has died.
City News had reported that the deceased, who hailed from Gegu town in Koton-Karfe Local Government Council of Kogi State, was brought to the hospital on Saturday night, after which she was examined by a doctor and diagnosed with Lassa fever symptoms.
A hospital source, who preferred anonymity, disclosed to our reporter yesterday that the deceased died at about 5:12p.m.on Monday.
He said the result of the blood sample which was taken to Asokoro General Hospital, later proved that she was infected with Lassa fever, saying her remains were later taken away by her relatives.
"In fact, it was shortly after they brought the result of the investigation which showed that the woman was actually infected with Lassa fever that she gave up. It was unfortunate that she didn't survive it," he said.
When contacted, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Hospital, Dr. K.I Jizaya, confirmed the death of the Lassa fever victim, saying her remains had been handed over to relatives for burial.
Source; Daily Trust
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