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    Lassa Fever Virus : Symptoms Prevention Treatment

    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…

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    Migraine Headache Treatments and Symptoms

    Headache is simply an unpleasant pain in the head that can cause pressure and ache. The pain can range from mild to severe and they usually occur both sides of the head. Some specific areas where headaches can occur include the temples, back of the neck and the forehead. A headache can last anywhere from 20 minutes to weeks. Migraine headache is a type of intense or severe and often have other symptoms in addition to head pain.   Types of headache include; Tension headache, cluster headache, Sinus headaches, Chiari headaches, Thunderclap headaches. Some of the symptoms associated with migraine headache are pain behind one eye or ear, pain in…