Lassa Fever

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Lassa Fever

Also known as Lassa hemorrhagic fever is caused by the Lassa virus that is spread specifically by African rats.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1300
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
Lassa Virus Present 100 Serious
Fever 80 Medium
Headache 70 Low
Fatigue 70 Low
Breathing Problems 70 Medium
Chest Pain 70 Medium
Chills 70 Low
Abdominal Pain 70 Medium
Leukopenia 70 Medium
Abnormal LFT 70 Low
Hypovolemia 70 Serious
High Fever 70 Serious
Orifice Bleeding 70 Serious

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Hemorrhagic Fever If Lassa Virus isn't treated within 12-24 hours this could happen.
Heart Failure If hypovolemia isn't treated within 4-18 hours this could happen.
Exhaustion If high fever isn't treated within 2-8 hours this could happen.
Hemorrhagic Fever If orifice bleeding isn't treated within 4-24 hours this could happen.


Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • PCR testing
  • Interview
  • Physical Examination
  • Temperature
  • Chest Auscultation
  • Thorax Percussion
  • CBC Testing
  • ICU Blood Analysis/Blood Test


Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment