Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective hospital-based cohort study.

Transplacental transfer of Lassa IgG antibodies in pregnant women in Southern Nigeria: A prospective hospital-based cohort study.

<h4>Background</h4>Evidence from previous studies suggest that Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa has high case fatalities, particularly in pregnancy. While there have been remarkable innovations in vaccine development, with some Lassa vaccines undergoing earl...

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Main Authors: Nzelle Delphine Kayem, Sylvanus Okogbenin, Joseph Okoeguale, Joseph Eigbefoh, Joseph Ikheloa, Reuben Eifediyi, Xavier Enodiana, Olugbenga Emmanuel Olorogbogo, Isoken Aikpokpo, Yemisi Ighodalo, Thomas Olokor, George Odigie, Lyndsey Castle, Sophie Duraffour, Lisa Oestereich, Prabin Dahal, Proochista Ariana, Stephan Gunther, Peter Horby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011209

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011209

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