Table 1: Demographic Characteristics of HCWS with LASV infection in Nigeria, 2019 (N = 19).
Characteristics | Number (Deaths) | Percentage (%) |
Female | 10 (2) | 52.6 |
Male | 9 (0) | 47.4 |
Age groups (Years) | ||
Median | 38 | |
Range | 22-61 years | |
21-30 yrs | 5 | 26.3 |
31-40 yrs | 6 | 31.6 |
41-50 yrs | 6 | 31.6 |
51-60 yrs | 1 | 5.3 |
> 60 yrs | 1 | 5.3 |
Category of HCWs | ||
Auxiliary Nurse | 3 (1) | 15.8 |
Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) | 1 (0) | 5.3 |
Doctor | 9 (0) | 47.4 |
Nurse | 3 (1) | 15.8 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist | 2 (0) | 10.5 |
Radiology Technician | 1 (0) | 5.3 |