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Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

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A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching what is believed to be Lassa fever, officials said Monday. The virus, which is in the same viral hemorrhagic fever category as Ebola, is rarely seen in the United States.

​ A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching what is believed to be Lassa fever, officials said Monday. The virus, which is in the same viral hemorrhagic fever category as Ebola, is rarely seen in the United States. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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