Background Understanding the epidemiological parameters and transmission dynamics of
Lassa fever, a significant public health threat in west Africa caused by the rodent-borne …

Infection with Lassa virus (LASV) can cause Lassa fever, a haemorrhagic illness with an
estimated fatality rate of 29.7%, but causes no or mild symptoms in many individuals. Here …

Background Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever endemic in Nigeria. Improved
surveillance and testing capacity have revealed in an increased number of reported cases …

The eradication of smallpox and the cessation of vaccination have led to the growth of the
susceptible human population to poxviruses. This has led to the increasing detection of …

Lassa fever is a West African rodent-borne viral haemorrhagic fever that kills thousands of
people a year, with 100 000 to 300 000 people a year probably infected by Lassa virus …

Annual outbreaks of Lassa fever have resulted in a public health threat in Nigeria and other
endemic countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the Lassa Virus (LASV) is endemic in …

Identification of the diverse animal hosts responsible for spill-over events from animals to
humans is crucial for comprehending the transmission patterns of emerging infectious …

The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of pandemic preparedness for the
prevention of future health crises. One virus family with high pandemic potential are …

Lassa Fever is a deadly viral haemorrhagic disease, causing annually several hundreds of
deaths in West Africa. This zoonotic disease is primarily transmitted to humans by rodents of …

Background Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to West Africa
that has been declared a priority disease by the World Health Organization due to its …