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

• Main Authors: George O. Akpede (Author), Danny A. Asogun (Author), Sylvanus A. Okogbenin (Author), Simeon O. Dawodu (Author), Mojeed O. Momoh (Author), Andrew E. Dongo (Author), Chiedozie Ike (Author), Ekaete Tobin (Author), Nosa Akpede (Author), Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon (Author), Adetunji E. Adewale (Author), Oboratare Ochei (Author), Frank Onyeke (Author), Martha O. Okonofua (Author), Rebecca O. Atafo (Author), Ikponmwosa Odia (Author), Donatus I. Adomeh (Author), George Odigie (Author), Caroline Ogbeifun (Author), Ekene Muoebonam (Author), Chikwe Ihekweazu (Author), Michael Ramharter (Author), Andres Colubri (Author), Pardis C. Sabeti (Author), Christian T. Happi (Author), Stephan Günther (Author), Dennis E. Agbonlahor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...