Addressing the Lassa Fever Epidemic in West Africa: A Mathematical Modelling Approach

• Main Authors: Sodiq Inaolaji Yusuff (Author), Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye (Author), Olalekan Tolulope Popoola (Author), Kunle Oreagba (Author), Olufunmilayo Victoria Bolarinwa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of New South Wales, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lassa fever is a viral haemorraghic fever, accounting for about 5,000-10,000 deaths annually. The disease is endemic in West-Africa with seasonal epidemics. We proposed that with the use of mathematical modelling studies, we can predict accurately when the outbreak will likely occur by computing the...