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Prospective cohort study to evaluate Lassa fever incidence, symptoms and coinfection with malaria in West Africa: the Enable Lassa Research Programme (‘ENABLE 1.5’) – study protocol

Mandi H, Asogun D, Ayodeji O, Azuogu BN, Camacho A,  et al.
2025-07-31 • BMJ Public Health
2025-07-31 • BMJ Public Health

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Lassa fever (LF), a viral haemorrhagic disease, poses a significant public health challenge in West Africa. Lassa virus infection frequently causes...

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Interim results of the multi-site incidence study of Lassa fever in West Africa

Camacho A
2023-06-08 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2023
2023-06-08 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2023
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Field evaluation of validity and feasibility of Pan-Lassa rapid diagnostic test for Lassa fever in Abakaliki, Nigeria: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study

Elsinga J, Sunyoto T, di Stefano L, Giorgetti PF, Kyi HA,  et al.
2024-09-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2024-09-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases

BACKGROUND 

Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever with few options for diagnosis and treatment; it...

Validity and feasibility of a Pan-Lassa rapid diagnostic test for Lassa fever in Abakaliki, Nigeria: a field evaluation

Elsinga J, Sunyoto T, Di Stefano L, Giorgetti PF, Kyi HA,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024

Interim results of the multi-site incidence study of Lassa fever in West Africa

Camacho A
2023-06-08 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2023
2023-06-08 • Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2023
BACKGROUND
Lassa fever (LF), a haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa fever virus (LASV), is endemic in West Africa causing an estimated 300 000 to 500 000 cases and 5 000 fataliti...

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...

Early onset of neurological features differentiates two outbreaks of Lassa fever in Ebonyi state, Nigeria during 2017-2018

Chika Igwenyi N, Harrison RE, Psarra C, Gil Cuesta J, Gulamhusein M,  et al.
2021-03-08 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2021-03-08 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness with various non-specific clinical manifestations. Neurological symptoms are rare at the early stage of the disease, but may be se...

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...

Another form of Lassa fever? Early neurological symptoms and high mortality reveal differences in two outbreaks in Ebonyi State, Nigeria 2017–2019

Chika Igwenyi N, Harrison RE, Unigwe US, Psarra C, Onwe Ogah E,  et al.
2020-12-01 • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
2020-12-01 • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND
Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness with various clinical manifestations. Neurological symptoms are not commonly present at the early stage of the dise...

Lassa fever in pregnancy with a positive maternal and fetal outcome: A case report

Agboeze J, Nwali MI, Nwakpakpa E, Ogah OE, Onoh R,  et al.
2019-12-01 • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
2019-12-01 • International Journal of Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND
The signs and symptoms of Lassa fever are initially indistinguishable from other febrile illnesses common in the tropics and complications of pregnancy. Surviving Lassa fe...