Thursday 2 August 2018

Lassa





Lassa: 69 % Mortality Rate


Arenaviridae: Lassa Fever Virus



Lassa Fever: Not known to man until 1969

Discovered following the death of two Missionary Nurses

Spread by inhalation of tiny particles in air contaminated with rodents excreta



Lassa Fever: Seasonal 

Affects all age groups and both sexes



Lassa Fever: Symptoms

Lassa: 69 % Mortality Rate




Biological Agents Of Highest Concern

Lassa: 100 K - 300 K Deaths in West Africa each year




Lassa Fever: Jan 28, 2016



Lassa also classified in Category A  Bioterrorism agents



Lassa can make one a Laash






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