Iowa
Lassa fever kills an Iowa resident. Here's what to know about the rare virus and its symptoms.
The middle-aged Iowa resident had recently returned from travel to West Africa, where it is believed they contracted the virus.
A middle-aged Iowa resident who recently traveled to West Africa has died from Lassa fever, state health officials confirmed Monday.
"I want to assure Iowans that the risk of transmission is incredibly low in our state," Dr. Robert Kruse, state medic... [3091 chars]