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Pathogenesis of Lassa Fever [PDF]

Viruses, 2012
Lassa virus, an Old World arenavirus (family Arenaviridae), is the etiological agent of Lassa fever, a severe human disease that is reported in more than 100,000 patients annually in the endemic regions of West Africa with mortality rates for ...
David H. Walker, Nadezhda E. Yun
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Lassa Fever [PDF]

, 2020
Lassa virus causes Lassa fever disease in several countries in West Africa, where it is estimated to infect up to half million people causing roughly five thousand deaths each year.

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Lassa fever [PDF]

Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in west Africa. The illness was discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria. The virus is named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases occurred. The virus, a member of the virus
Esraa M Halawa, Dina Shaaban, Menna A El-Khouly, Yomna A Lashean, Yusuf Aly Mahmoud   +4 more
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Comparative studies on Mopeia viruses and other Arenaviridae, particularly Lassa virus [PDF]

, 1983
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Serologically related arenaviruses have been isolated from West Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and the Central African Republic.
Lloyd, Graham
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Space-Time Trends in Lassa Fever in Sierra Leone by ELISA Serostatus, 2012–2019

Microorganisms, 2021
Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic disease found in Sub-Saharan Africa and is responsible for up to 300,000 cases and 5000 deaths annually. LF is highly endemic in Sierra Leone, particularly in its Eastern Province.
Jeffrey G. Shaffer, John S. Schieffelin, Mambu Momoh, Augustine Goba, Lansana Kanneh, Foday Alhasan, Michael Gbakie, Emily J. Engel, Nell G. Bond, Jessica N. Hartnett, Diana K. S. Nelson, Duane J. Bush, Matthew L. Boisen, Megan L. Heinrich, Megan M. Rowland, Luis M. Branco, Robert J. Samuels, Robert F. Garry, Donald S. Grant, the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Consortium   +19 more
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A GIS-BASED APPROACH TO RISK MAPPING OF LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK IN AKURE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2022
Lassa fever is an acute viral illness, which is endemic in some counties in West Africa, including Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and parts of Nigeria.
O. J. Ifejube, S. O. Babalola, I. O. Mukaila, A. O. Badewa   +3 more
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Acute kidney injury and mortality in pediatric Lassa fever versus question of access to dialysis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI), and its impact on outcome in hospitalized pediatric patients with Lassa fever (LF).
Adewale E Adetunji, Magdalene Ayenale, Irene Akhigbe, Lilian O Akerele, Efosa Isibor, Juliet Idialu, Florence O Aideloje, Ekene Emuebonam, Chris Aire, Donatus I Adomeh, Ikponmwosa Odia, Rebecca O Atafo, Martha O Okonofua, Adaugo Owobu, Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon, Ekaete A Tobin, Danny A Asogun, Sylvanus A Okogbenin, Pardis Sabeti, Christian T Happi, Stephan Günther, Chukwuemeka O Azubuike, Mojeed Rafiu, Angela Odike, Sylvia C Olomu, Michael O Ibadin, Peter O Okokhere, George O Akpede, Prof.   +27 more
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Challenges and Opportunities in Lassa fever Control Efforts in Nigeria

The Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science, 2022
Lassa fever is a viral zoonotic tropical disease endemic in parts of West Africa. It causes substantial mortality, morbidity and economic burdens on affected populations.
Anise N. Happi, Chinedu A. Ugwu, Kazeem Akano, Christian T. Happi   +3 more
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Atypical presentation of mpox in Irrua environs: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023
Background Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, -is an orthopoxvirus infection of the skin and previously a public health emergency of international concern. It reemerged in Nigeria over 5 years ago and has since spread to other parts of the world.
S. O. Oiwoh, E. A. Tobin, D. A. Asogun, C. O. Erameh, K. O. Iraoyah, J. Okoeguale, R. A. Eifediyi, S. O. Samuel, T. A. T. Salami, S. A. Okogbenin   +9 more
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The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana: a study on the 2023 Lassa fever outbreak in Ghana [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health
Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Dennis Laryea, Deborah Pratt   +2 more
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