Signs of Lassa fever

Symptoms of Lassa fever

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lassa fever may include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Dry cough
• Sore throat
• Back pain
• Muscle pains
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• more symptoms...»

List of 26 Lassa fever Symptoms

Note that Lassa fever symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Lassa fever signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Lassa fever:

Lassa Fever: DVRD (Excerpt)

While the disease is mild or has no observable symptoms in about 80% of people infected with the virus, the remaining 20% have a severe multisystem disease. Lassa fever is also associated with occasional epidemics, during which the case-fatality rate can reach 50%. (Source: excerpt from Lassa Fever: DVRD)

Lassa Fever: DVRD (Excerpt)

Symptoms of Lassa fever typically occur 1-3 weeks after the patient comes into contact with the virus. These include fever, retrosternal pain (pain behind the chest wall), sore throat, back pain, cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, facial swelling, proteinuria (protein in the urine), and mucosal bleeding. Neurological symptoms have also been described, including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis. Because the symptoms of Lassa fever are so varied and nonspecific, clinical diagnosis is often difficult. (Source: excerpt from Lassa Fever: DVRD)

More Symptoms of Lassa fever:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Lassa fever article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

• Complications of Lassa fever
• Hidden causes of Lassa fever
• Associated conditions for Lassa fever
• Risk factors for Lassa fever
• Related symptoms

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What are the signs of Lassa fever?

The phrase "signs of Lassa fever" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Lassa fever that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Lassa fever" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Lassa fever.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Lassa fever. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Lassa fever has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Lassa fever signs or Lassa fever symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Lassa fever may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Lassa fever symptoms.

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