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Nigeria’s Lassa Toll Hits 237. The Fatality Rate Is Worse
Nigeria’s Lassa fever deaths have reached 237, but the 23.7% fatality rate exposes deeper gaps in detection, treatment and readiness.
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Nigeria’s Lassa fever deaths have reached 237, but the 23.7% fatality rate exposes deeper gaps in detection, treatment and readiness.

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