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==What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?== | ==What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?== | ||
* Mild symptoms include slight [[fever]], general [[malaise]] and [[weakness]], and [[headache]]. In 20% of infected individuals, however, [[disease]] may progress to more serious symptoms including [[hemorrhaging]] (in [[gums]], [[eyes]], or [[nose]], as examples), [[respiratory distress]], repeated [[vomiting]], [[facial swelling]], [[pain]] in the [[chest]], [[back]], and [[abdomen]], and [[shock]]. Neurological problems have also been described, including [[hearing loss]], [[tremors]], and [[encephalitis]]. Death may occur within two weeks after symptom onset due to [[multi-organ failure]]. | |||
==What causes Lassa fever?== | ==What causes Lassa fever?== | ||
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Overview
What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?
- Mild symptoms include slight fever, general malaise and weakness, and headache. In 20% of infected individuals, however, disease may progress to more serious symptoms including hemorrhaging (in gums, eyes, or nose, as examples), respiratory distress, repeated vomiting, facial swelling, pain in the chest, back, and abdomen, and shock. Neurological problems have also been described, including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis. Death may occur within two weeks after symptom onset due to multi-organ failure.
What causes Lassa fever?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Lassa fever?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Lassa fever