A mixed-methods analysis of personal protective equipment used in Lassa fever treatment centres in Nigeria

• Main Authors: Andrew Holt (Author), Emilio Hornsey (Author), Anna C. Seale (Author), Hana Rohan (Author), Daniel G. Bausch (Author), Chikwe Ihekweazu (Author), Tochi Okwor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Lassa fever (LF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever endemic in West Africa. Lassa virus is maintained in and spread to humans from rodents, with occasional secondary human-to-human transmission. Present recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) for care of patients with...