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Encephalitis due to Lassa virus

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Link to WHO Definition

Encephalitis due to Lassa virus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1808740829

A disease of the brain caused by an infection with Lassa virus. This disease is characterised by fever, hearing loss, seizures, or neurological impairments. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the brain 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.