Mapping the zoonotic niche of Lassa fever in Africa

Conclusions
These maps act as a spatial guide for future surveillance activities to better characterise the geographical distribution of the disease and understand the anthropological, virological and zoological interactions necessary for viral transmission. Combining this zoonotic niche map with detailed patient travel histories can aid differential diagnoses of febrile illnesses, enabling a more rapid response in providing care and reducing the risk of onward transmission.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mylne, A. Q. N., Pigott, D. M., Longbottom, J., Shearer, F., Duda, K. A., Messina, J. P., Weiss, D. J., Moyes, C. L., Golding, N., Hay, S. I. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research