Science & Policy
Lassa Fever Reported in U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa - Press Release
Summary: The CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have confirmed a diagnosis of Lassa fever in a person returning to the United States from West Africa.
Key points
- The CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have confirmed a diagnosis of Lassa fever in a person returning to the United States from West Africa.
- The patient was admitted to a hospital in Minnesota on March 31 with symptoms of fever and confusion.
- Blood samples submitted to CDC tested positive for Lassa fever on April 3.
The CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have confirmed a diagnosis of Lassa fever in a person returning to the United States from West Africa. The patient was admitted to a hospital in Minnesota on March 31 with symptoms of fever and confusion. Blood samples submitted to CDC tested positive for Lassa fever on April 3. The patient is recovering and is in stable condition.
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