Lassa Fever: Epidemiology, Immunology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics

Dr. Robert F. Garry is the manager of a partnership of scientists striving to deepen understanding of emerging pathogens such as Lassa virus. His efforts have led to the production of Lassa fever diagnostics and development of improved research and clinical infrastructure in West Africa. Here, he draws on those experiences to summarize essential knowledge about Lassa virus and to foreshadow important advances that are coming to control and treat of this important human pathogen.

• 50 years of Lassa fever research.- Lassa Virus Genetics.- Ecology of Lassa virus.- Epidemiology of Lassa Fever.- Lassa virus countermeasures.- Lassa virus structural biology and replication.- Lassa Fever Natural History and Clinical Management.