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Lassa fever - Wikipedia Lassa fever Lassa fever, also known as Lassa hemorrhagic fever, is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus [1] Many of those infected by the virus do not develop symptoms [1] When symptoms occur, they typically include fever, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and muscle pains [1]
About Lassa Fever | Lassa Fever | CDC Lassa fever is a viral illness spread by a rat found in parts of West Africa People can get Lassa fever by having contact with infected rats or their saliva, urine or droppings
Lassa fever - UpToDate Lassa fever is a hemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa mammarenavirus virus [1-3] Lassa fever was first recognized in Lassa, Nigeria, in 1969 and is endemic to West Africa; there are approximately 300,000 cases and 5000 deaths annually [4-12]
NIH-Funded Researchers Share Early Results of Lassa Fever Vaccine in . . . Lassa fever, which is caused by the virus, is a severe hemorrhagic disease that is endemic to parts of West Africa, causing an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 infections and over 5,000 deaths each year The disease can lead to severe complications, including organ failure, hearing loss and long-term neurological disorders
Lassa Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Treatment Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness you can get from infected humans or Mastomys rats Most people get mild symptoms but it can cause serious illness
Lassa Fever Virus: What Is It, Transmission, Signs and Symptoms | Osmosis Lassa fever virus is responsible for an acute viral hemorrhagic fever that is endemic to West Africa The Lassa virus is transmitted to humans through handling infected rats as well as food or household items contaminated by their urine and feces
Lassa fever - World Health Organization (WHO) Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that is caused by Lassa virus Lassa fever is known to be endemic in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, but probably exists in other west African countries as well