Knowledge of Lassa Fever Disease and Its Risk Factors Among Rural People in a Nigerian Community
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Lassa fever disease (LFD) is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by Lassa virus. It is a disease of public health importance in West Africa and a global health threat. It is endemic in some West African countries like Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mal...
Main Authors: | Abdulrazaq Abdullahi Gobir, Clara Ladi Ejembi, Aliyu Abubakar Alhaji, Muhammad Bello Garba, Chinedu John -Camillus Igboanusi, Bilkisu Usman, Zarah Zambuk Umar, Istifanus Anekoson Joshua |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Proceedings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/45/1/9 |
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