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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Prevention of Lassa fever in Nigeria
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 104, No. 1, Year 2010
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Although specific treatment is available for Lassa fever, early diagnosis is still difficult in most Nigerian primary and secondary health centers. This study was carried out to compare the case-fatality rates of Lassa fever and other medical diseases commonly seen in adult medical wards, to determine the community habits that make Lassa fever endemic in Edo Central District of Nigeria, with the aim of prescribing preventive measures for its control in Nigeria. The records of 908 inpatients in the adult medical wards of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua and responses from respondents interviewed by trained interviewers on their knowledge, attitudes and practices pertaining to Lassa fever were used for this study. The case-fatality rate of Lassa fever in this center was 28%. Cultural factors and habits were found to favor endemicity of Lassa fever in Edo Central District of Nigeria. Preventive measures were prescribed for families and communities. © 2009 Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Inegbenebor, Ute
Nigeria, Ekpoma
College of Medicine
Okosun, John
Nigeria, Ekpoma
Ambrose Alli University
Inegbenebor, Josephine
Nigeria, Ekpoma
Ambrose Alli University
Statistics
Citations: 44
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.07.008
ISSN:
00359203
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Nigeria