Lassa Fever: An Evolving Emergency in West Africa
Oluwafemi Balogun, Oluwatosin Wuraola Akande, Davidson H. Hamer
Abstract
Lassa fever remains endemic in parts of West Africa and continues to pose as a quiescent threat globally. We described the background on Lassa fever, factors contributing to its emergence and spread, preventive measures, and potential solutions. This review provides a holistic and comprehensive source for academicians, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, infectious disease epidemiologists, virologists, and other stakeholders.
Topics & Concepts
Lassa feverLassa virusInfectious disease (medical specialty)MedicineVirologyDiseaseEnvironmental healthMedical emergencyPathologyOutbreakVirusViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchZoonotic diseases and public healthBacillus and Francisella bacterial research