Systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiology of Lassa virus in humans, rodents and other mammals in sub-Saharan Africa.

• Main Authors: Sebastien Kenmoe (Author), Serges Tchatchouang (Author), Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo (Author), Aude Christelle Ka'e (Author), Gadji Mahamat (Author), Raïssa Estelle Guiamdjo Simo (Author), Arnol Bowo-Ngandji (Author), Cynthia Paola Demeni Emoh (Author), Emmanuel Che (Author), Dimitri Tchami Ngongang (Author), Marie Amougou-Atsama (Author), Nathalie Diane Nzukui (Author), Chris Andre Mbongue Mikangue (Author), Donatien Serge Mbaga (Author), Sorel Kenfack (Author), Sandrine Rachel Kingue Bebey (Author), Nathalie Amvongo Adjia (Author), Atembeh Noura Efietngab (Author), Hervé Raoul Tazokong (Author), Abdou Fatawou Modiyinji (Author), Cyprien Kengne-Nde (Author), Serge Alain Sadeuh-Mba (Author), Richard Njouom (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Accurate data on the Lassa virus (LASV) human case fatality rate (CFR) and the prevalence of LASV in humans, rodents and other mammals are needed for better planning of actions that will ultimately reduce the burden of LASV infection in sub-Saharan Africa. In this systematic review with meta-analysi...