It sounds like something from a horror movie. But a rare virus that can cause “uncontrolled bleeding” just killed an American. It also leaves many deaf and causes miscarriages.
An Iowa resident is dead after contracting a rare disease.
Iowa Resident Dies From Lassa Fever
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the death of a middle-aged eastern Iowa resident from Lassa fever.
Lassa fever is carried by rodents in West Africa and is transmitted to humans who may come in contact with urine or feces of the infected rodents…