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Creator: NETEC
Subject: Treatment & Care
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2024-03-28 by J. Mundy – not yet reviewed asset – bumping first review 1 year
Description: Lassa virus infection can result in a broad spectrum of clinical signs and symptoms, from asymptomatic or very minimal symptoms to the severe manifestation, a viral hemorrhagic fever. In addition, the early symptoms of Lassa fever are similar in… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: General
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2022-06-06
Description: This blog post covers the basics of what you need to know about Lassa Fever: Transmission, Symptoms, and Signs.Lassa fever is an animal-borne, or zoonotic, acute viral hemorrhagic illness endemic in parts of West Africa including Sierra Leone,… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2022-05-31
Description: The following resource was developed and shared during the multi-country Mpox outbreak of clade II in 2022-2023. The current outbreak of Mpox clade I requires different considerations for patient management as clade I is considered a select agent. If… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2021-08-12
Description: On August 9, 2021, health authorities in Guinea, west Africa, confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the southern Gueckedou prefecture. In this post, NETEC provides information and resources on MVD. -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2021-07-29
Description: On July 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant of COVID-19 currently circulating in the United States. Updated mask guidelines (at the… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-03-05
Description: During a national emergency, demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, gowns and respirators, to protect healthcare workers can outpace the available stock... Researchers measured the inhalation/exhalation resistance and… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2021-06-30
Description: Facilities need to continually reevaluate usage of personal protective equipment approved under Emergency Use Authorization. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic there have been supply chain issues for all organizations regarding access to appropriately… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2020-03-06
Description: In response to developing national and international shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), many facilities are implementing enhanced clinical practice guidelines to preserve their supply of items such as gowns and masks. Including the… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2022-06-21
Description: This blog post covers information on stopping transmission of Lassa Fever with Infection Prevention and Control and Waste Management. -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2023-08-03
Description: The dog days of summer are upon us, and many people are taking advantage of the final weeks before cooler temperatures arrive to embark on vacations. While travel offers exciting adventures, it also carries the potential for illness. From minor…