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Jeffrey G Shaffer1, John S Schieffelin2, Donald S Grant3,4
1Department of Global Biostatistics and Data Science, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Lassa fever, a rodent-borne disease, was studied in Sierra Leone post-civil war. Data from Kenema Government Hospital reveal patient demographics, serostatus, and outcomes, aiding in understanding this neglected tropical disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Lassa fever is a significant rodent-borne viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa.
- Sierra Leone has a high burden of Lassa fever, particularly following its protracted civil war.
- Kenema Government Hospital (KGH) is the sole Lassa fever treatment center and BSL-3 laboratory in Sierra Leone.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present epidemiological data on Lassa fever in Sierra Leone.
- To provide a comprehensive dataset on patient demographics, serostatus, and treatment outcomes.
- To support research on Lassa fever transmission and control strategies.
Main Methods:
- Data collected at Kenema Government Hospital (KGH) from patients in Sierra Leone.
- Lassa fever serostatus determined via antigen (Ag), IgM, and IgG ELISA.
- Patient data included demographics, survival, and ribavirin treatment status.
Main Results:
- The dataset details Lassa fever cases, diagnostic results (Ag, IgM, IgG), and patient characteristics.
- Information on survival outcomes and the impact of ribavirin treatment is included.
- Data are linked to a 2014 PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases publication.
Conclusions:
- This data article provides valuable resources for studying Lassa fever epidemiology in Sierra Leone.
- Understanding Lassa fever patterns post-conflict is crucial for public health interventions.
- The dataset facilitates further research into Lassa fever prevention and management.
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