Bridget Omotoso

[ 1 ] - Awareness of Lassa Fever in a Rural Community in South West Nigeria

Background: Lassa fever is an acute, virulent viral haemorrhagic illness with high morbidity and mortality rates. Its awareness remain low in sub urban or rural community. This study was carried out to assess the awareness of Lassa fever of a rural community in the south western part of Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study of 122 respondents prior to a sensitization semina...