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Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused by Rodents

Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused by Rodents News & Analysis Global Health Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused attaining a United Nations Sustainable De- by Rodents velopment Goal to “ensure healthy lives and A common African rodent is to blame for an promote well-being for all ages.” abnormal increase in Lassa fever cases dur- The Declaration of Astana renews the ing a 2018 outbreak in Nigeria, according to commitment to primary health care that a recent analysis. The data quelled con- global leaders made in 1978 with the cerns that the surge in cases resulted from Declaration of Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan’s for- a new, more virulent strain of the virus that mer capital. The new declaration envisions could spread quickly among humans. collaboration among governments, commu- Lassa virus is typically transmitted via nities, academia, the private sector, faith- contact with infected rodents (Mastomys based organizations, and others to pro- natalensis), either through consuming the mote and protect people’s health. Leaders animals or being exposed to their saliva or whosignedthedeclarationagreedthatcom- urine. The hemorrhagic illness can also prehensive services including vaccination, spread from person to person through screenings, and improvements in mater- bodily fluids, as has been documented in nal, newborn, child, and adolescent care are The increase in Lassa http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused by Rodents

JAMA , Volume 320 (23) – Dec 18, 2018

Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused by Rodents

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News & Analysis Global Health Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused attaining a United Nations Sustainable De- by Rodents velopment Goal to “ensure healthy lives and A common African rodent is to blame for an promote well-being for all ages.” abnormal increase in Lassa fever cases dur- The Declaration of Astana renews the ing a 2018 outbreak in Nigeria, according to commitment to primary health care that a recent analysis. The data quelled con- global leaders made in 1978 with...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2018 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.2018.19084
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Abstract

News & Analysis Global Health Nigerian Lassa Fever Outbreak Caused attaining a United Nations Sustainable De- by Rodents velopment Goal to “ensure healthy lives and A common African rodent is to blame for an promote well-being for all ages.” abnormal increase in Lassa fever cases dur- The Declaration of Astana renews the ing a 2018 outbreak in Nigeria, according to commitment to primary health care that a recent analysis. The data quelled con- global leaders made in 1978 with the cerns that the surge in cases resulted from Declaration of Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan’s for- a new, more virulent strain of the virus that mer capital. The new declaration envisions could spread quickly among humans. collaboration among governments, commu- Lassa virus is typically transmitted via nities, academia, the private sector, faith- contact with infected rodents (Mastomys based organizations, and others to pro- natalensis), either through consuming the mote and protect people’s health. Leaders animals or being exposed to their saliva or whosignedthedeclarationagreedthatcom- urine. The hemorrhagic illness can also prehensive services including vaccination, spread from person to person through screenings, and improvements in mater- bodily fluids, as has been documented in nal, newborn, child, and adolescent care are The increase in Lassa

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Published: Dec 18, 2018

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