Lassa fever is a disease that is not well-known worldwide, particularly due to the inability of
the multimammate rat, the primary vector of the Lassa virus, to breed in temperate regions …

The year 2020 made 52 years since the first report of Lassa fever (LF) outbreaks from
Nigeria, but what progress has been made in its control? We sought to answer this through …

Introduction: Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic zoonotic disease is endemic in some
parts of Nigeria. The disease alert and outbreak threshold are known; however, there has …

This study examined the predominant risk communication sources for Lassa fever, and
explored the correlation between risk communication sources and knowledge of Lassa fever …

Background Nigeria is an epicenter for Lassa fever. Ebonyi state is located in the South-
Eastern region of Nigeria where a high burden of Lassa fever has been reported. Therefore …

Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the Lassa virus harbored in multi-
mammate rat, Mastomys natalensis, usually abundant in the tropical zone of West Africa …

Background: Since the first case of Lassa fever was reported in Plateau State, Nigeria in
1969, several outbreaks have occurred, and many more cases are being reported every …

Methods: Data obtained from a total of 298 health workers in five hospitals in Sokoto
metropolis, Nigeria, were used for this study. The study tool was a 25-item questionnaire …

Background Edo State has recorded recurrent Lassa fever (LF) outbreaks in the past and
had the highest proportion of confirmed cases in Nigeria in 2018. The aim of this study was …

Background Lassa fever's emergence in Nigeria has been a public health concern over the
years. Ebonyi state is located in the South-Eastern zone of Nigeria where a high burden of …