Lassa fever: A recurring decimal in Plateau state, Nigeria

Authors

  • Dauda Gwomson Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State. Nigeria. Federal Ministry Of Health. Abuja
  • Sodipo Olutomi Y. Department of Community Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, PMB 2076, Jos, Plateau state
  • Lar Luret A. Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Jos, PMB 2084, Jos, Plateau state

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v9i5.4769

Keywords:

Lassa fever

Abstract

Background: Since the first reported case of Lassa fever (LF) in Jos, Plateau state Nigeria in the early 70 , the state has been plagued with increasing number of cases. This could be due to poor environmental practices, food and personal hygiene. By the end of August 2017 there were 42 reported cases with 15 confirmed cases. Sadly, over the years there have been challenges with reporting and investigation of cases.

Methods and Materials: We reviewed 2012-2016 surveillance data from the State Ministry of Health using Microsoft Excel. Descriptive analysis was conducted on the reported LF cases in the state.

Results: Between the years 2012 2016 there were 109 reported LF cases, with 57 (52.3%) males and 52 (47.7%) females. The mean age of the reported cases was 27.9

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Author Biography

  • Dauda Gwomson, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State. Nigeria. Federal Ministry Of Health. Abuja
    Community Medicine Department, Jos University Teaching Hospital.

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Published

2018-05-29

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Vol. 9 No. 5 (2018): May

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Original Research Articles

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Lassa fever: A recurring decimal in Plateau state, Nigeria. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2018 May 29 [cited 2026 Feb. 16];9(5):197-201. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/4769