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Lassa fever
What is Lassa fever?
Lassa fever (LF) is a potentially severe viral hemorrhagic disease caused by Lassa virus and characterized by initial fever and malaise followed by gastrointestinal symptoms and, in severe cases, bleeding, shock and multi-organ system failure.
Other condition names
LF
Lassa hemorrhagic fever
Prevalence
Europe: <1 in 1,000 000
Age of Onset
All ages
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