[MUST READ] How to Prevent Lasa Fever

 Prevention

Primary transmission of the Lassa virus from its host to humans can be prevented by avoiding contact with Mastomys rodents, especially in the geographic regions where outbreaks occur. Putting food away in rodent-proof containers and keeping the home clean help to discourage rodents from entering homes. Using these rodents as a food source is not recommended. Trapping in and around homes can help reduce rodent populations; however, the wide distribution of Mastomys in Nigeria and Africa at large makes complete control of this rodent reservoir impractical.

When caring for patients with Lassa fever, further transmission of the disease through person-to-person contact or nosocomial routes can be avoided by taking preventive precautions against contact with patient secretions (called  
VHF isolation precautions or barrier nursing methods). 
Such precautions include wearing protective clothing, such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles; using infection control measures, such as complete equipment sterilization; and isolating infected patients from contact with unprotected persons until the disease has run its course.

Further, educating people in high-risk areas about ways to decrease rodent populations in their homes will aid in the control and prevention of Lassa fever. Other challenges include developing more rapid diagnostic tests and increasing the availability of the only known drug treatment, ribavirin. Research is presently under way to develop a vaccine for Lassa fever.

[MUST READ] This is The Exact Rats That Cause Lassa Fever

The multimammate mouse that spreads Lassa Fever. Photo: Wikimedia

Nigerians had been thrown into serious panic following the return of Lassa Fever to major cities of the country.

From Port-harcourt, the Rivers state capital to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital and Delta state, there have been series of reports about the outbreak of the deadly virus which is said to be caused by rats.

The federal government has also confirmed that alongside the

states listed above, 14 others have been affected by the Lassa Fever virus as a patient was also said to have escaped from a hospital in Edo state while being treated for the virus, a situation which sent panic around the hospital premises.

But for me personally all rats will be guilty of this because know one will have the time to be checking which of the rats carries the said virus, it has to be "OPERATION KILL ALL RAT"  

Above and below are photos of the rat that is guilty of spreading the deadly disease:

Another photo of the multimammate mouse

 

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‘WHERE DID WE GO WRONG? WAKE UP NIGERIAN YOUTHS!’ BY Prof Wole Soyinka.

“Awolowo was 37 years, Akintola 36, Ahmadu Bello 36, Balewa 34, Okotie-Eboh 27 and Enahoro 27 and they led the struggle for Nigeria Independence after the death of Macaulay. Only Zik was 42 at the time!

In 1966, the first military coup was led by K Nzeogwu who was 29 years and countered by M. Mohammed 28, T. Danjuma 28, I. Babangida 25, J. Garba 23, Sani Abacha 23, and M. Yar’adua 23, and brought into power Y. Gowon 32, Ojukwu 33, Obasanjo 29, and Buhari 24!

Most of the military governors who governed the states under the successive military regimes were under 30 years.
Also, the brief democratic dispensation which interjected the military interregnums also saw some Senators and members of the House of Representatives, in particular, populated by persons under 30!

Under 30’s were also not in short supply with appointments – we have examples of MT Mbu who became Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister at 23 and Pat Utomi who became a Federal Adviser at 27 and so on and so forth!

NOW: Why is it that almost all this age bracket is today still sleeping in 3-seater chairs in their parents’ homes?
Why is it that this age bracket is today still collecting pocket money from their parents?
Why is it that this age bracket is today still writing JAMB?
Why is it that this age bracket today still ‘sagg’ their trousers?
Why is it that this age bracket is today still searching for jobs and not yet married?
Why is it that this age bracket is today no longer qualified to even be leaders of youth wings of political parties?
Why is it that this age bracket is today so docile?
Why is this age bracket today incapable of feeding itself?
Why is it that this age bracket is today barred from even aspiring to certain political offices?
Why is it that this age bracket is today incapacitated, unwilling, unable and incapable of asking questions?

GOD BLESS NIGERIA!”
From Prof Wole Soyinka.
This is real Food for Thought!

Ayomide Yusuf my son

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jorooluwa Yusuf my son

Steps to catch a cheating mate

Many people who suspect infidelity mistakenly believe they need to hire a private investigator or invest in expensive software or surveillance equipment to catch a cheating mate.

If you’re familiar with both the subtle and the obvious signs of infidelity, all you really need to catch a cheater are your own eyes and ears, and your personal knowledge of your mate.

Knowing what to look for is the key

1. Stay Alert

If you suspect your spouse or significant other of cheating on you, pay very close attention to everything he or she says and does from this point on.

Simply staying alert and being more aware of what is going on in your partner’s life will help you find out the truth.

During this information-gathering period, don’t let a single day pass without being alert for signs of infidelity. Signs and clues that are evident one day may be undetectable the next. So be alert for anything unusual, or any departures from your partner’s norm.

The majority of telltale signs are subtle. But once you have an idea of what to look for, most of them are relatively easy to find.

2. Write Down What You Find

Document everything! Keep accurate records of what you find. Don’t try to rely on your memory, because if your spouse is really cheating, you’ll find multiple telltale signs

Record your findings in a journal and keep it in a safe place, preferably under lock and key.

Log in the dates, times and places that suspicious or questionable incidents occur. (phone calls, absences, meetings, excuses or alibis given, names mentioned, etc.)

Once you have everything down on paper, you can analyze what you’ve found to see if there are patterns to your mate’s suspicious behavior.

Does he go to the store for a beer at 8:30 every Thursday night? Does he walk the dog for an extra hour on the first and third Sunday of each month? Does wear perfume to the health club to work out? Does she wear her sexiest lingerie only on days she calls home to say she has to work late?

Patterns like these will only be evident if you make a habit of document the things you find – even if they make sense at the time.

3. Exercise Caution

When you find physical evidence, pay close attention to exactly where and how it was found.

If possible, make photocopies, take photos with your cell phone, or write down phone numbers, e-mails, letters, receipts and any other incriminating evidence you come across. Then put things back exactly as they were.

Keep your “evidence journal” in a safe place. You’ll need the proof you’ve found when you sit down and inform your spouse or significant other that you know about or her affair.

Be discreet as you conduct your investigation. Keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut.

Maintain your secrecy; be careful not to tip your hand. If a cheater suspects he or she is on the verge of being discovered they’ll get rid of any evidence, concoct plausible-sounding excuses, or attempt to cover their tracks.

4. Don’t Ask, Because the Cheater Won’t Tell

As you gather evidence, you’ll be tempted to question your tell your spouse or significant other about some of the things you’ve found. My advice to you is - DON’T.

And do not come right out and ask the cheater if he or she is cheating, unless you’re prepared to hear a lie.

The cheater’s creed is: Lie and Deny. It usually takes solid evidence before a cheater will reluctantly (if ever) admit to having an affair. And even then, some cheaters will continue to lie.

Keep quiet. And don not confront the cheater, until you have most, or all of the facts on hand.

5. Restrain Yourself

It will be difficult, and will require great effort to restrain yourself as evidence against your cheating spouse or significant other begins to mount.

You may be tempted to drop a few hints, just to let the cheater know that you’re not a fool.

Until you’re prepared to confront the cheater, keep your lips zipped until you’ve gathered all the facts.

There’s nothing to be gained by dropping hints or letting the cheater know what you suspect. You’ll lose whatever advantage you’ve gained by exposing what you know too soon

6. Build Your Case

Once you have solid evidence that your spouse or significant other is cheating, experts agree that you should confront the cheater at an appropriate time and place, and inform him or her that you know about the affair.

The cheater can’t deny the truth if you’ve got everything down in black and white. That’s why it’s important to keep accurate notes.

7. Plan Your Confrontation

When the time is right, confront your spouse or significant other with the proof you’ve found, and inform or her that you know about the affair.

You can ask any unanswered questions you have, or get the missing pieces of the puzzle at this time.

Remain calm, listen to what the cheater has to say, and use this information to help you make an intelligent decision on what it’s in your ( and your children’s) best interests to do. 


A WORD OF CAUTION:
Do not jeopardize your safety searching for telltale signs, or trying to confront your mate. If your spouse or significant other has an explosive temper, or a history of violent behavior, take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, and leave the detective work to a pro. Do not put yourself or your children at risk.