Lassa fever Outbreak in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria: What You Need To Know

Autor:	Iosr Journals, Jonathan T. Kur Shima K. Gyoh Godwin I. Achinge, Godwin I. Achinge Godwin I. Achinge
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	Veterinary medicine business.industry North central viruses Nosocomial transmission virus diseases Outbreak Early detection medicine.disease World health Universal precautions Environmental health Medicine Disease prevention business Lassa fever
Zdroj:	IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 7:42-46
ISSN:	2279-0853 2279-0861
DOI:	10.9790/0853-0754246
Popis:	Introduction: The Nigerian Federal Ministry of health reports indicate that Lassa fever outbreaks occur very frequently in different parts of Nigeria. Most of the cases pass unnoticed because the index of suspicion has remained low. The recent Makurdi outbreak was unnoticed for several weeks and killed several people including a Physician before detection. This review aims to remind health workers and enlighten the general public on the danger of Lassa fever. Methods: The Makurdi epidemic was used as a case study to review Lassa fever in Nigeria. Data from the Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation and published articles on Lassa fever were reviewed.We acknowledge the Federal Ministry of Health Outbreak Investigation and Control Team that worked with us in Benue during the outbreak for sharing the Nigerian Lassa fever data with us. We equally are grateful to the Disease Prevention and Control (DPC) Unit, World Health Organization Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria for providing resource materials on prevention of Lassa fever. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is crucial to early detection and treatment of Lassa fever and strict adherence to universal precautions would prevent nosocomial transmission.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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