What is Lassa Fever Virus Lassa fever virus is an animal-borne or zoonotic, acute viral illness which was first discovered in the year 1969. The Lassa fever virus killed 2 missionary nurses in Nigeria in year 1969 and that was when the virus was named after the town in Nigeria where this cases occurred.     Lassa fever virus has symptoms similar to that of the Ebola virus. It is endemic in much of West Africa and occurs during the period from December to March.      Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria  Outbreak of Lassa fever Virus in Nigeria and other countries The Lassa fever virus is endemic in rodents…