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Milo Boyd & Elaine Blackburne

Two cases of rare infection transmitted through rats found in UK with third under investigation

Three people in the UK are suspected of contracting a rare infection which is transmitted by rats.

Two of the cases of Lassa Fever have been confirmed with checks being carried out on the third, according to The Mirror.

All three are members of the same family in the East of England and are linked to recent travel to West Africa.

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