Lassa fever (LF) is increasingly recognized by global health institutions as an important
rodent-borne disease with severe impacts on some of West Africa's poorest communities …

Conflict can be a primary driver of health inequalities, but its impact on the distribution of
social determinants of health is not very well documented. Also, there is limited evidence on …

This article outlines a research program for an anthropology of viral hemorrhagic fevers
(collectively known as VHFs). It begins by reviewing the social science literature on Ebola …

The multimammate mouse (Mastomys natalensis) is the reservoir for Lassa virus (LASV).
Zoonotic transmission occurs when humans are directly or indirectly exposed to fluids of the …

Abstract Rationale for Systematic Review Lassa fever is the most common cause of imported
haemorrhagic fevers cases in non-endemic countries. As a disease with a high case fatality …

Background: Lassa fever is an acute, virulent viral haemorrhagic illness with high morbidity
and mortality rates. Its awareness remain low in sub urban or rural community. This study …

This paper investigates the impact of media campaign on the prevention and spread of
Lassa fever in Ebonyi state. 354 respondents were randomly selected from six rural …

This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of
Lassa fever in and around Lafia, Central Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were …

Domestic rodents have been implicated in the community transmission of Lassa fever (LF).
Community awareness of vector control could lead towards control of LF, most especially in …

Refugees are exposed to extreme stressors and are therefore at risk of mental health and
social problems. Other issues refugees have to cope with include the loss of their country …