Hemorrhagic fever-causing arenaviruses: lethal pathogens and potent immune suppressors
Hemorrhagic fevers (HF) resulting from pathogenic arenaviral infections have traditionally
been neglected as tropical diseases primarily affecting African and South American regions …
been neglected as tropical diseases primarily affecting African and South American regions …
Knowledge and risk perception towards Lassa fever infection among residents of affected communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: implications for risk communication
IS Usuwa, CO Akpa, CD Umeokonkwo, MJ Umoke… - BMC Public Health, 2020 - Springer
Background Lassa fever (LF) is an epidemic-prone zoonotic disease prevalent in Nigeria
and Ebonyi State is a high burden area in Nigeria. Low risk perceptions have been reported …
and Ebonyi State is a high burden area in Nigeria. Low risk perceptions have been reported …
Ecological interactions, local people awareness and practices on rodent-borne diseases in Africa: A review
Several anthropogenic activities exposure humans to the risk of rodent-borne diseases.
These activities are but not limited to logging, clearing land for crop cultivation, and …
These activities are but not limited to logging, clearing land for crop cultivation, and …
Knowledge and preventive practices against Lassa fever among heads of households in Abakaliki metropolis, Southeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Background: Lassa fever is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This
study aimed to determine the knowledge and preventive measures against Lassa fever …
study aimed to determine the knowledge and preventive measures against Lassa fever …
Lassa fever awareness and knowledge among community residents in Ondo State, Nigeria
AA Fatiregun, E Isere, M Dosumu, O Agunbiade… - Journal of community …, 2019 - ajol.info
Background: The Lassa fever outbreak in Ondo State in 2018 recorded high morbidity and
mortality. This study was conducted to assess awareness and knowledge of Lassa fever …
mortality. This study was conducted to assess awareness and knowledge of Lassa fever …
Knowledge of Lassa fever and its determinants among traders in Izzi Community in South-East Nigeria
Background: Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever found predominantly in West Africa
with the potential to cause approximately 5,000 deaths per year. However, good knowledge …
with the potential to cause approximately 5,000 deaths per year. However, good knowledge …
Disparities in knowledge, attitude, and practices of infection prevention and control of Lassa fever among health care workers at The Federal Medical Centre, Owo …
Introduction: the knowledge and practices on Lassa fever (LF) infection prevention and
control (IPC) remains poor among health workers in Nigeria despite LF endemicity. This …
control (IPC) remains poor among health workers in Nigeria despite LF endemicity. This …
Analysis of sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with Lassa fever disease and mortality in Nigeria
Over past decades, there has been increasing geographical spread of Lassa fever (LF)
cases across Nigeria and other countries in West Africa. This increase has been associated …
cases across Nigeria and other countries in West Africa. This increase has been associated …
Epidemiological review of confirmed Lassa fever cases during 2016–2018, in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria
S Gomerep, M Nuwan, S Butswat… - PLOS Global Public …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Lassa fever (LF) is endemic in West Africa and constitutes a significant public health concern
due to its potential for epidemics and associated high mortality. The first reported case and …
due to its potential for epidemics and associated high mortality. The first reported case and …
The challenges of curtailing the outbreak and spread of Lassa Fever in Nigeria
WO Adebimpe, AG Salaudeen, B Kayode, J Atolagbe - 2020 - um.edu.mt
In Nigeria, the Lassa Fever outbreak of 2015 had been persistent up till the present (end of
2019), with significant mortality and morbidity. The epidemiology of Lassa Fever is gradually …
2019), with significant mortality and morbidity. The epidemiology of Lassa Fever is gradually …