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Meningitis due to Lassa virus

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Link to WHO Definition

Meningitis due to Lassa virus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1102832781

A disease of the meninges caused by an infection with Lassa virus. This disease is characterised by fever, neck pain, and neurological deficits. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the meninges after inhalation, consumption, or direct contact with excretions and body fluids from infected rodents or direct contact with infected individuals. Confirmation is by identification of Lassa virus.