The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced the outbreak of dengue fever in three LGAs of Sokoto state. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas and spreads through animal bites or insect stings. People who are infected with dengue experience mild or no symptoms but the signs usually manifest between 4-10 days after infection. Some of the symptoms include high fever, rash and muscle and joint pain. In severe cases, there is serious bleeding and shock, which can be…
Read MoreNCDC REPORTS OUTBREAK OF DENGUE FEVER IN SOKOTO, CONFIRMS 13 CASES
