Lassa Fever Infection among Healthcare Workers during the 2018 Outbreak in Nigeria

Lassa Fever Infection among Healthcare Workers during the 2018 Outbreak in Nigeria

Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are potentially exposed to infection during viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. In the wake of 2018, Nigeria experienced an unprecedented surge in cases of Lassa fever (LF), which affected HCWs. To guide infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies in sim...

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Main Authors: Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon, Francis Erah, Emmanuel Friday Osagiede, Chinelo Juliana Nnadi, Yemihan Ogbetere, Ekaete A. Tobin, Danny Asogun, Martha Okonofua, George Akpede, Peter Akhideno, Cyril Erameh, Mojeed Olaitan Rafiu, Wilson Ovienria, Catherina Ephraim-Ogbaini, Chiedozie Ojide, Uche Unigwe, Faith Ireye, Stephan Günther, Sophie Duraffour, Sylvanus Okogbenin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Occupational Health and Safety Society of Nepal 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health
Subjects:
Healthcare workers
Lassa fever infection
Nigeria
Preventable calamity
2018 outbreak
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/article/view/44269

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