Molecular confirmation and phylogeny of Lassa fever virus in Benin Republic 2014-2016.
Olumuyiwa Babalola SaluAyorinde Babatunde JamesHonoré S BankoléJijoho M AgblaMagloire Da SilvaFernand GbaguidiChristian F LokoSunday A OmilabuPublished in: African journal of laboratory medicine (2019)
We confirmed the presence of the Lassa virus in the Benin Republic, with 2 strains having molecular epidemiological links with Lineage I and II strains from Nigeria. To reduce the likelihood of outbreaks, there is a need for heightened awareness and strengthened surveillance systems about Lassa fever, particularly in the sub-region.