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A prospective, multi-site, cohort study to estimate incidence of infection and disease due to Lassa fever virus in West African countries (the Enable Lassa research programme)–Study protocol

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...
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Research

The prevalence of noma in northwest Nigeria

Farley ES, Oyemakinde MJ, Schuurmans J, Ariti C, Saleh F,  et al.
2020-04-14 • BMJ Global Health
2020-04-14 • BMJ Global Health
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 ...
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Research

A standardised phase III clinical trial framework to assess therapeutic interventions for Lassa fever

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...
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Commentary

Noma, a neglected disease: A viewpoint article

Farley ES, Ariti C, Amirtharajah M, Kamu C, Oluyide B,  et al.
2021-06-17 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2021-06-17 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Research

Unacceptably high mortality related to measles epidemics in Niger, Nigeria, and Chad

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...
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Research

Metagenomic sequencing characterizes a wide diversity of viruses in field mosquito samples in Nigeria

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...