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Land use gradients drive spatial variation in Lassa fever host communities in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone. [PDF]

J Anim Ecol
As West Africa urbanises, the risk of Lassa fever may paradoxically decrease. We found the invasive house mouse, a dominant urban species, outcompetes and displaces the primary Lassa virus host. Considering these species interactions is critical for accurately predicting future zoonotic disease patterns.
Simons D, Gibb R, Bangura U, Sondufu D, Lamin J, Koninga J, Foday M, Dawson M, Lahai J, Ansumana R, Fichet-Calvet E, Watson-Jones D, Kock R, Jones KE.   +13 more
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Crystal structure of Schmallenberg orthobunyavirus nucleoprotein-RNA complex reveals a novel RNA sequestration mechanism [PDF]

, 2013
Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is a newly emerged orthobunyavirus (family Bunyaviridae) that has caused severe disease in the offspring of farm animals across Europe.
Bottcher, B., Dong, C., Dong, H., Elliott, R., Li, P.   +4 more
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Caseload and Case Fatality of Lassa Fever in Nigeria, 2001–2018: A Specialist Center's Experience and Its Implications

Frontiers in Public Health, 2019
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.
George O. Akpede, George O. Akpede, Danny A. Asogun, Danny A. Asogun, Sylvanus A. Okogbenin, 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, 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   +30 more
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The unusual finding of peripheral lymphadenopathy among confirmed Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Future Science OA, 2023
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever belonging to the arenaviridae family that is well known to be endemic to West Africa. The clinical presentation of the disease ranges from asymptomatic to fulminant illness.
Sampson O Owhin, Chukuyem Abejegah, Lanre O Olatunde, Nelson A Adedosu, Olufemi O Ayodeji, Timothy R Folorunso, Joachim Azegbeobor, Peter E Akhideno, George O Akpede, Joseph A Ayeyemi, Oyebanji Z Olowosusi, Cyril Erameh, Liasu A Ahmed   +12 more
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Lassa fever vaccine

Expert Review of Vaccines, 2004
Lassa fever remains a serious challenge to public health in West Africa threatening both local residents in rural areas and those who serve them, particularly medical care providers. Given the ecology of the rodent host and conditions in the endemic area, a vaccine is mandatory for control.
Susan P, Fisher-Hoch, Joseph B, McCormick   +1 more
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Murine cytomegalovirus genomic material in marrow cells; relation to altered leukocyte counts during sublethal infection of mice [PDF]

, 1987
To investigate infection of hematopoietic cells by murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV), we used in situ hybridization to detect MCMV genomic material in marrow cells during sublethal infection of three-week-old mice.
Bale, J. F., Giller, R., Koszinowski, Ulrich H., O'Neil, M. E., Perlman, S.   +4 more
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Lassa fever [PDF]

, 2020
Abstract This chapter discusses Lassa fever virus in detail. Lassa fever virus was first recognized in West Africa in 1969, but it has likely existed in that region for much longer. Lassa fever virus causes persistent infection in its natural rodent host, that is, a long-term infection that does not directly kill. The rodent host carries
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Knowledge and preventive practices against Lassa fever among heads of households in Abakaliki metropolis, Southeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2020
Background: Lassa fever is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the knowledge and preventive measures against Lassa fever among heads of households in Abakaliki metropolis, Southeast Nigeria.
Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Ogah Emeka Onwe, Nnaemeka Philips Okeagu, Amarachi Laura Ugwuoru, Thankgod Kelechi Eze, Augustine Sunday Nwede   +5 more
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The origin and prevention of pandemics. [PDF]

, 2010
Despite the fact that most emerging diseases stem from the transmission of pathogenic agents from animals to humans, the factors that mediate this process are still ill defined.
Djoko, Cyrille F, Fair, Joseph N, Lebreton, Matthew, Pike, Brian L, Rimoin, Anne W, Saylors, Karen E, Tamoufe, Ubald, Wolfe, Nathan D   +7 more
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Macaque models of human infectious disease. [PDF]

, 2008
Macaques have served as models for more than 70 human infectious diseases of diverse etiologies, including a multitude of agents-bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, prions.
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