Alash’le Abimiku

Molecular Detection and Characterisation of Lassa Fever Virus among Patients Attending Tertiary Hospitals in Jos, Central Nigeria

Solomon Chuwang Chollom, Daniel Zanyu Egah, Patricial Lar, Sophia Osawe & Alash’le Abimiku · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Lassa fever is a highly contagious viral haemorrhagic fever that was first identified in 1969 following lethal infection of a missionary in Lassa, North eastern Nigeria. Aim: The aim of the study was to carry out molecular detection and characterisation of Lassa virus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45277

Analysis of Reported Cases of Lassa Fever in Plateau State and the Need for Strategic Action Plan

Solomon Chuwang Chollom, Sophia Osawe, Patricia Lar, Daniel Zanyu Egah, Ille Mamman & Alash’le Abimiku · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Lassa fever is a fatal haemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa. Following the index case in Lassa, Nigeria in 1969, outbreaks of Lassa fever have become common in Nigeria. This study sought to review and document recent trends in Lassa related mortality in Plateau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/20568