Penfold S, Adegnika AA, Asogun D, Ayodeji O, Azuogu BN, et al.
2023-03-30 • PLOS One
2023-03-30 • PLOS One
BACKGROUND Lassa fever (LF), a haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa fever virus (LASV), is endemic in West Africa and causes 5000 fatalities every year. The true prevalence and i...
Olayinka A, Bourner J, Akpede GO, Okoeguale J, Abejegah C, et al.
2022-01-06 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2022-01-06 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND Only one recommendation currently exists for the treatment of Lassa fever (LF), which is ribavirin administered in conjunction with supportive care. This recommendation is...
BACKGROUND Noma, a rapidly progressing infection of the oral cavity, mainly affects children. The true burden is unknown. This study reports estimated noma prevalence in children in ...
Grais RF, Dubray C, Gerstl S, Guthmann JP, Djibo A, et al.
2007-01-01 • PLOS Medicine
2007-01-01 • PLOS Medicine
BACKGROUND: Despite the comprehensive World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) measles mortality-reduction strategy and the Measles Initiative, a partnersh...
Oguzie JU, Nwangwu UC, Oluniyi PE, Olumade TJ, George UE, et al.
2022-05-10 • Scientific Reports
2022-05-10 • Scientific Reports
Mosquito vectors are a tremendous public health threat. One in six diseases worldwide is vector-borne transmitted mainly by mosquitoes. In the last couple of years, there have been activ...
