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Journal Article > Research

Constraints in the diagnosis and treatment of Lassa Fever and the effect on mortality in hospitalized children and women with obstetric conditions in a rural district hospital in Sierra Leone

Dahmane A, van Griensven J, Van Herp M, Van der Bergh R, Nzomukunda Y, Prior J, Alders P, Jambai A, Zachariah R
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Abstract
Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic infection, endemic in West Africa. Confirmatory diagnosis and treatment (ribavirin) is difficult, expensive, and restricted to specialised hospitals. Among confirmed and suspected LF cases, we report on clinical and laboratory features, timing and administration of ribavirin and the relationship with case fatality.
Countries
Sierra Leone
Subject Area
infections, viralneglected tropical diseases
DOI
10.1093/trstmh/tru009
Published Date
01-Mar-2014
PubMed ID
24535150
Languages
English
Journal
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 108, Issue 3
Issue Date
17-Feb-2014
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