Infection, Prevention and Control Practices in a Treatment Centre during Lassa fever Outbreak, South West, Nigeria, June, 2017

Background: Lassa fever (LF) is an acute, highly communicable viral haemorrhagic disease. Person-to-person spread may occur by inhalation or direct contact with blood, vomitus, urine, saliva, feaces and other body fluids of an infected patient. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a quality essential in healthcare facilities for the wellbeing and safety of patients, staff, visitors and all who come within the scope of activities. The Federal Medical Centre, Owo is the designated treatment centre for LF in Ondo State.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - July 27, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: O. Odegbemi, W. Eteng, W. Nwachukwu, O. Ayodeji, G. Famokun, I. Seriki, B.-B. Abaye Tags: UMP. 442 Source Type: research