INTRODUCTION: Human beings are at constant risk of infectious diseases. No human can be exempted from the menace of epidemic disease (Ademola and Odeniran 2016) . The continuous reports from emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases remain a global concern. Transmission mecha-nisms of epidemic...

EXPLORING THE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES OF LASSA FEVER IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN EDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, continues to pose a significant public he...