Combating Lassa Fever in West African Sub-Region: Progress, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Combating Lassa Fever in West African Sub-Region: Progress, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Lassa fever (LF) is a rodent-borne disease that threatens human health in the sub-region of West Africa where the zoonotic host of Lassa virus (LASV) is predominant. Currently, treatment options for LF are limited and since no preventive vaccine is approved for its infectivity, there is a high morta...

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Main Authors: Chinyere Aloke, Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Chinedum Uche Emelike, Chinedu Ogbonnia Egwu, Olamide Jeje, Chuks Oswald Edeogu, Olalekan Olugbenga Onisuru, Obasi Uche Orji, Ikechukwu Achilonu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Lassa fever
nucleoprotein
ribavirin
Lassa virus
target validation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/1/146

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