Caseload and Case Fatality of Lassa Fever in Nigeria, 2001–2018: A Specialist Center's Experience and Its Implications

Caseload and Case Fatality of Lassa Fever in Nigeria, 2001–2018: A Specialist Center's Experience and Its Implications

Background: The general lack of comprehensive data on the trends of Lassa fever (LF) outbreaks contrasts with its widespread occurrence in West Africa and is an important constraint in the design of effective control measures. We reviewed the contribution of LF to admissions and mortality among hosp...

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Main Authors: George O. Akpede, Danny A. Asogun, Sylvanus A. Okogbenin, Simeon O. Dawodu, Mojeed O. Momoh, Andrew E. Dongo, Chiedozie Ike, Ekaete Tobin, Nosa Akpede, Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon, Adetunji E. Adewale, Oboratare Ochei, Frank Onyeke, Martha O. Okonofua, Rebecca O. Atafo, Ikponmwosa Odia, Donatus I. Adomeh, George Odigie, Caroline Ogbeifun, Ekene Muoebonam, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Michael Ramharter, Andres Colubri, Pardis C. Sabeti, Christian T. Happi, Stephan Günther, Dennis E. Agbonlahor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
case fatality
caseload
center's experience
implications
Lassa fever
outbreaks
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00170/full

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