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The first case of Lassa fever imported from Mali to the United Kingdom, February 2009

Case report
Abstract: 
This is the first case of Lassa fever to be imported from Mali to the United Kingdom. This paper discusses the investigations, the virological analysis, the surveillance and management of contacts undertaken following a case of Lassa fever.
Authors: 
Atkin SAnaraki SGothard PWalsh ABrown DGopal RHand JMorgan D. February 2009. Euro Surveill. 200914(10)
Category: 
Investigation
Management
Treatment