Assessment of the level of knowledge and universal cross-infection control practices against lassa fever among health workers in Sokoto, Nigeria: A hospital survey during lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria

Introduction: Lassa fever (LF) is an endemic West African viral hemorrhagic fever which presents acutely and is often fatal. This study assessed the level of knowledge about LF among the health workers in Sokoto State and also examined their cross-infection control practices against LF during ongoin...

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Main Authors: Catherine Fidelis, Johnson Olajolumo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijamhrjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2349-4220;year=2018;volume=5;issue=2;spage=57;epage=65;aulast=Fidelis