Lassa Fever-associated Stigmatization among Staff and Students of the University of Benin, Nigeria.

Lassa Fever (LF) remains a health burden in several endemic areas of Nigeria, and its toll remains unabated over several decades. Although most studies have focused on virological and clinical considerations, few studies have attempted to address the perceived psychosocial component of LF disease in Nigeria. Evaluation of stigmatization and discrimination faced by LF survivors is an important step in improving individual health and protecting public health.

Comparative non-metric and morphometric analyses of rats at residential halls of the University of Benin campus, Nigeria.

Background: In mammals and across rat species, the variation in conformation is markedly observed in the head and the variation in the shape of the head is mostly determined by the shape of the skull. Hence comparative topographic analysis and morphometry is a veritable tool in precise categorization of peri-domestic rats and species identification.

Methods: Killed rodents around residential dwellings of students on campus were collected and measurements taken of external morphology.