'That is the disease notification that is in place, not just for Ebola or
Lassa fever, but all notifiable diseases,'' he said.
We used 2 protocols for molecular diagnosis of LF to cover the heterogeneous
Lassa virus in Nigeria (20), and we tested >95% of the samples by using both protocols during the outbreak.
Ibrahima Fall, the WHO's regional emergencies director for Africa, said: "We are concerned by the high number of cases so early in the
Lassa fever season, which is expected to last another four months.
LHF-535 is an oral antiviral with potent activity against
Lassa fever and other arenaviruses, as demonstrated in preclinical studies.
Our leading position in the automotive industry of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the western region enabled us to become a strategic partner for
Lassa brand in the UAE."
Lassa fever is a viral fever that causes bleeding and is spread by contact with infected rats or bodily fluids of other humans with the disease.
There is no approved vaccine for
Lassa fever, whose symptoms are similar to Ebola.
The suspicion of recent
Lassa fever led to take preventive and infection control measures around the environment of these cases according to WHO guidelines.
The findings indicated that a combination of three monoclonal antibodies and gave them to nonhuman primates, beginning up to eight days, following exposure to a lethal amount of
Lassa virus.
Also transferred is the ReLASV Antigen Rapid Test for
Lassa fever diagnosis, the first RDT for
Lassa virus to be CE Marked, and other products for research use only.
Global Markets Direct's, '
Lassa Fever - Pipeline Review, H1 2016', provides an overview of the
Lassa Fever pipeline landscape.
In a game devoid of much interest after both sides lost their respective semi-finals on Tuesday,
Lassa still managed to dominate play in both halfs to push Al Rayyan to fourth spot in the eight-team tournament.
ISLAMABAD -- Hurriyet leaders and organizations have expressed grief over the demise of
Lassa Khan of Sonabrari, Kokernag in Islamabad district.
[USPRwire, Fri Oct 23 2015] Global Markets Direct's, 'Arenavirus Infection
Lassa Fever - Pipeline Review, H2 2015', provides an overview of the Arenavirus Infection
Lassa Fever's therapeutic pipeline.