American Journal of Applied Mathematics

Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    A Mathematical Model of Lassa Fever Transmission and Control in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Sunday Nwokpoku Aloke*, Patrick Agwu Okpara

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 24-36
    Received: 2 March 2024
    Accepted: 18 March 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajam.20241202.11
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    Abstract: Lassa virus is transmitted from rodents to humans, but it is not known whether humans can transmit Lassa fever to rats. The virus is thought to spread to humans through contact with contaminated food or surfaces. Other forms of infection include handling rodents for food (people often get rodent blood and urine on their hands) and bites. It can als... Show More