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Research progress on Lassa fever |
SHAO Nan, CAO Yu-Xi, WANG Huan-Yu |
National Institute for Viral Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China |
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Abstract Lassa fever (LF) caused by Lassa virus (LASV) is an acute hemorrhagic zoonotic disease transmitted to humans by rodent. The disease has high mortality, and mainly endemic in West Africa. However, the imported cases have been reported in many countries worldwide. In this review, we focus on the etiology of Lassa virus, disease prevalence, clinical features, laboratory testing, treatment and prevention. In light of the global economic integration, it is recommended that the strengthening of prevention and control of Lassa fever, establishment of international strategies on prevention measures, and integration into the global system should be paid more attention.
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Received: 09 May 2016
Published: 25 December 2016
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Corresponding Authors:
WANG Huan-Yu,CAO Yu-Xi
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