Researchers track lassa virus spread in mali to aid future prevention
NCT ID NCT03783143
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how many people in southern Mali have ever been infected with Lassa virus and how many new infections occur each year. Over 8,500 participants aged 6 months to 99 years gave blood samples and answered questions about fevers and mouse exposure. The goal is to better understand the virus to improve diagnosis and prevention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help researchers better understand Lassa virus spread and develop better diagnostic tools and prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures infection rates and cannot directly improve health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Icer/Mrtc/Fmos/Usttb
Bamako, Mali