SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF LASSA FEVER.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF LASSA FEVER
Stage 1 (Days 1-3)
1. Generalized body weakness and malaise
2. Constant high fever (390c and above)
Stage 2 (days 4 – 7)
3. Sore throat white exudative pharyngitis (patches)-
very
common. Headache
4. Back, chest, side and abdominal pain. Conjunctivitis,
Nausea and vomiting
5. Productive cough, proteinuria
6. Low blood pressure (systolic 100mmhg). Anaemia
Stage 3 (8 – 14 days)
7. Neck and facial swelling (edema). Convulsions.
8. Internal bleeding. Encephalopathy with confusion or
disorientate.
9. Coma and death – after 14 days (stage 4)