A Review of the Epidemiology of Lassa Fever in Nigeria
Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness that first came into the limelight as a clinical entity in 1969 when it was discovered in Northern Nigeria, is now found in other West African countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Togo, and the Benin Republic. Over the years, the disease, which is...
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Main Authors: | Danny Asogun, Bosede Arogundade, Faith Unuabonah, Olorunkemi Olugbenro, Joyce Asogun, Fatelyn Aluede, Deborah Ehichioya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-06-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/6/1419 |
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