Location: Cotonou, Littoral
Event: The Ministry of Health in Benin confirmed one new case of Lassa fever in Cotonou. Lassa fever is a rare but potentially life-threatening viral hemorrhagic disease.
Actions to Take:
- Consult a medical professional if you have been in direct contact with an infected person within the past three weeks and have symptoms of Lassa fever which include: fever, chest, stomach or back pain, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, or mucosal bleeding (i.e. from the eyes, gums, nose, or intestinal tract).
- Visit CDC’s website on Lassa Fever
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin
+(229) 21-30-75-00
ConsularCotonou@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Benin Country Information
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