Infection prevention and control in a treatment centre during a Lassa fever outbreak in southeastern Nigeria - January, 2018

• Main Authors: Odekunle Bola Odegbemi (Author), Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo (Author), William Nwachukwu (Author), Chinenye Nkem Nwaekpe (Author), John Oladejo (Author), Benedict Azuogu (Author), Kingsley Ojide (Author), Joseph Agboeze (Author), Elsie Ilori (Author), Muhammad Shakir Balogun (Author), Patrick Nguku (Author), Chikwe Ihekweazu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of New South Wales, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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'Introduction:' Lassa fever (LF) is a communicable viral haemorrhagic disease. Person-to-person spread occurs by inhalation or direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected patient. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is essential in healthcare facilities for the wellbeing and sa...