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LASSA FEVER

Lassa fever is a common disease that is rampant among villages; it is a viral disease and highly transmissible .This deadly disease is carried about by a vector called RATTUS RATTUS commonly known as Rat. The disease is present in their faeces, urine and sometimes on their body.

Note:lassa fever are carried about by brown Rats as shown in image above.

CAUSES OF LASSA FEVER

Lassa fever is mainly caused by eating foods contaminated by the Rat faeces. Other causes of the dreadful disease include:
 Salivary contact
Blood contact
Staying too close to an infected person
 Physical contact
 Blood transfusion e.t.c
NOTE: It is only spread and carried about by village Rats.
CURE OF LASSA FEVER
There are virtually no cures for viral disease, but Lassa fever can be cured but with an immense side effect such as: partial deafness, Blindness, e.t.c.
NOTE; There are no vaccines for Lassa fever.

PREVENTING LASSA FEVER
Lassa fever can be prevented taking the following preventive measures:
 Covering your food always to avoid Rats from contaminating it.
 Making use of screened blood during blood transfusion
Staying away from an infected person.

SYMPTOMS OF LASSA FEVER

Sore in the throat prompting vomiting of blood
Severe heart pains
Finally, 4 to 5 days it causes instant death.

BEWARE!!!!!!!!! OF LASSA FEVER…………….,,,,,,,,,,

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THE APPLE  

The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions. In 2010, the fruit’s genome was decoded, leading to new understandings of disease control and selective breeding in apple production.

There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including in cooking, fresh eating and Cider production. Domestic apples are generally propagated by grafting, although wild apples grow readily from seed. Trees are prone to a number of fungal, bacterial and pest problems, which can be controlled by a number of organic and non-organic means.

At least 55 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with a value of about $10 billion. China produced about 35% of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 7.5% of world production. Iran is third, followed by Turkey, Russia, Italy and India. Apples are often eaten raw, but can also be found in many foods (especially desserts) and drinks. Many beneficial health effects have been found from eating apples; however, the seeds are slightly poisonous and two forms of allergies are seen to various proteins found in the fruit.

IMPORTANCE OF APPLE

Apple is a fruit rich in provitamin A,hence it  is a good fruit for proper vision.

“An apple a day,keeps the Doctor away”,Hence apple tends to keep one healthy.

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*CHICKEN POX

Chicken pox is a common illness among kids,particularly under the ages of 12.

*SYMPTOMS OF CHICKEN POX

1.An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters appears on the body.

2.This is accompanied by a flu-like symptoms.

3.The rash develop and grow a little bigger and spread all over the skin.

*CAUSES OF CHICKEN POX

Chicken pox is caused by a varicella-zoster virus(VZV).

*PREVENTION OF CHICKEN POX

kids can be protected by getting the chicken pox(varicella) vaccine,usually between 12-15 months,and afterwards vaccine should be given again at the ages of 4-6 years for futher protection.