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Review
. 2020 Nov 23;104(2):466-473.
doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0487.

Lassa Fever: An Evolving Emergency in West Africa

Oluwafemi O Balogun  1   2 , Oluwatosin W Akande  3 , Davidson H Hamer  2   4
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Review

Lassa Fever: An Evolving Emergency in West Africa

Oluwafemi O Balogun et al. Am J Trop Med Hyg. .

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.

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Possible factors contributing to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases in West Africa. This figure appears in color at www.ajtmh.org.
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Geographic distribution of Lassa fever cases in West Africa (1969–2018). This figure appears in color at www.ajtmh.org.
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One Health approach is essential in ensuring a disease-free world. This figure appears in color at www.ajtmh.org.
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