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Creator: Alexandre Duvignaud, Ijeoma C Etafo, Marie Jaspard, Qasim Salau, Béatrice Serra, Abiodun J Kareem, Sylvain Juchet, Tolulope O Jegede, Delphine Gabillard, Abiodun T Abidoye, Camille Le Gal, Chukwuyem Abejegah, Sampson Owhin, Kevin Okwaraeke, Mahamadou…
Subject: Treatment & Care
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2024-08-21
Description: Data on the presentation, management, and outcomes of Lassa fever (LF) in children are limited. Key Points Lassa fever fatality is lower in children over 12 months old than in adults. Upper gastrointestinal symptoms should prompt immediate testing… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: Because of the high degree of mortality associated with infection, patients infected with or suspected to be infected with Lassa virus should be cared for in a biocontainment unit and health care providers should follow personal protective equipment… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: On October 28, 2024, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS) reported a fatal case of Lassa fever in a patient who had recently returned from a trip to West Africa. There have been eight travel-related Lassa virus cases in the United… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: The FAQ template is for healthcare facilities to use for real-world responses to special pathogen outbreaks. It serves as a modifiable tool for communication and information sharing for staff and other partners. The template can be updated to meet… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: The SBAR template is for healthcare facilities to use for real-world responses to special pathogen outbreaks. It serves as a modifiable tool for communication and information sharing for staff and other partners. The template can be updated to meet… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: Purpose: The information in this document includes general considerations that may be incorporated into terminal cleaning plans. It is intended to serve as a planning tool and resource for risk assessments or preparedness activities. -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Emergency Management
Item Type: Checklist
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-10
Description: The check-boxes in the pdf version only of this document are already selected by default. Be sure to select the appropriate boxes for your case. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF) are a group of diseases caused by several families of viruses. The term… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Infection Control
Item Type: Guide
Date Last Updated: 2024-10-30
Description: This group of infectious diseases is caused by several distinct viral families. The term VHF describes the conditions these pathogens can cause, which may affect many body systems, including damaging the cardiovascular system. Some of these viruses… -
Creator: Science Working Group of the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) Special Pathogens Research Network (SPRN)
Subject: General
Item Type: Publication
Date Last Updated: 2022-04-05
Description: This summary on Lassa virus (LASV) infection and Lassa fever disease (LF) was developed from a clinical perspective to provide clinicians with a condensed, accessible understanding of the current literature. The information provided highlights… -
Creator: NETEC
Subject: Treatment & Care
Item Type: Hyperlink
Date Last Updated: 2022-06-29
Description: On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, we welcome Dr. Jared Evans, Dr. Aneesh Mehta, and Dr. Vanessa Rabbe—members of NETEC’s Special Pathogen Research Network—to discuss their recent manuscript entitled, “Lassa Virus Infection: a Summary for…