“So, we still need to understand this virus very well before we can come up with a possible vaccine; it is not easy, but it is doable.”
Audu, also a Director of Research at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research , Yaba, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
“We collected their semens, 11 breast milk, urine and high virginal swap, and we discover that some of them excreted the virus through urine and breast milk, meaning they can still transmit it. She said that a thorough research work would increase the possibility of coming up with a vaccination against Lassa fever virus.
“Some health workers are careless while handling patients; so, taking adequate precautions will help to avoid the needless deaths,” the expert said.
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