Survival of Lassa Virus in Blood and Tissue Culture Media and in a Small Particle Aerosol

Knowledge of the survival and stability of a pathogen is important for understanding its risk, reducing its transmission, and establishing control measures. Lassa virus is endemic in West Africa, causes severe disease, and is an emerging pathogen of concern. Our study examined the survival of Lassa...

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Main Authors: Sophie J Smither, Lin S Eastaugh, James S Findlay, Lyn M O’Brien, Mark S Lever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/9/680