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Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, has been used with success in Lassa fever patients. It has been shown to be most effective when given early in the course of the illness. Patients should also receive supportive care consisting of maintenance of appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation and blood pressure.

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Ribavirin, an antiviral drug, has been used with success in Lassa fever patients. It has been shown to be most effective when given early in the course of the illness. Patients should also receive supportive care consisting of maintenance of appropriate fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation and blood pressure.

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Lassa fever is an animal-borne viral illness. It is endemic in parts of West Africa. The virus  was discovered in 1969 and is named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases occurred. An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 infections of Lassa fever occur annually, with approximately 5,000 deaths. 

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Lassa fever is an animal-borne viral illness. It is endemic in parts of West Africa. The virus  was discovered in 1969 and is named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases occurred. An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 infections of Lassa fever occur annually, with approximately 5,000 deaths. 

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Lassa fever is usually transmitted to humans through the handling of rats located in this region. Foods and other household products containing rat urine and feces also cause transmission. Lassa fever spreads between people through bodily fluids and even contaminated clothing and bedding.

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Lassa fever is usually transmitted to humans through the handling of rats located in this region. Foods and other household products containing rat urine and feces also cause transmission. Lassa fever spreads between people through bodily fluids and even contaminated clothing and bedding.

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Symptoms usually occur between 2-21 days. These symptoms include: fever, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint pain, facial swelling, nausea, diarrhea. and vomiting. In severe cases, bleeding occurs.

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Symptoms usually occur between 2-21 days. These symptoms include: fever, sore throat, headache, muscle and joint pain, facial swelling, nausea, diarrhea. and vomiting. In severe cases, bleeding occurs.