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(A96.2) Lassa fever
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929 in individuals diagnosis lassa fever confirmed
Diagnosis lassa fever is diagnosed Women are 25.30% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis lassa fever
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis lassa fever
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease lassa fever - Men aged 80-84 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-64, 70-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 65-69, 75-79
Disease Features lassa fever
Absence or low individual and public risk
Lassa fever - what does this mean
Lassa fever is an acute viral illness caused by the lassa virus, which is spread through contact with the urine or feces of infected mastomys rats. humans can also become infected through contact with an infected person's blood, secretions, or organs, as well as through the inhalation of aerosolized virus particles.
What happens during the disease - lassa fever
Lassa fever is caused by the lassa virus, an rna virus of the arenaviridae family. it is transmitted to humans through contact with urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents, and can also be spread from person to person through contact with bodily fluids. once the virus enters the body, it replicates in the reticuloendothelial system, leading to systemic inflammation and damage to the liver, spleen, and kidneys. this can cause severe symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. in severe cases, it can lead to bleeding, shock, and death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a blood sample from the patient
- Test the sample for antibodies to the Lassa virus
- Perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on the sample
- Perform an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) on the sample
- Perform a virus isolation test to confirm the diagnosis
- Perform a chest X-ray to look for signs of pneumonia
- Perform a computed tomography (CT) scan to look for signs of encephalitis
- Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for signs of cardiac involvement
- Perform a urine test to look for signs of kidney involvement
- Perform a lumbar puncture to look for signs of meningitis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
The main goal of treatment for Lassa fever is to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms.
- Administering antiviral medications such as ribavirin
- Providing supportive care such as fluid replacement and oxygen therapy
- Providing medications to reduce fever and pain
- Monitoring vital signs and other symptoms
- Administering antibiotics to treat any secondary infections
- Providing nutritional support
- Providing psychological support
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Lassa fever - Prevention
Lassa fever is best prevented by avoiding contact with infected rodents, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding eating or drinking food and water that may be contaminated. additionally, it is important to use protective clothing and gloves when handling the body fluids of infected individuals, and to practice safe sex. vaccines are also available for those living in areas where lassa fever is common.