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Emerging Viral Threats and How to Prepare

The growing complexity of our interconnected world, coupled with environmental changes, urbanization, and global travel, has paved the way for the emergence of new viral threats. These viral threats can rapidly evolve into pandemics, as witnessed during the COVID-19 crisis. Understanding the nature of these threats, how they emerge, and how to prepare effectively are essential steps toward…

Emerging Viral Threats and How to Prepare

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Lassa fever. Virus family:  arenavirus

An estimated 100,000 to 300,000 infections of Lassa fever occur annually, with approximately 5,000 deaths

Signs and symptoms of Lassa fever typically occur 1-3 weeks after the patient comes into contact with the virus. For the majority of Lassa fever virus infections (approximately 80%), symptoms are mild and are undiagnosed. Mild symptoms include slight fever, general malaise and weakness, and headache. In 20% of infected individuals, however, disease may progress to more serious symptoms including hemorrhaging (in gums, eyes, or nose, as examples), respiratory distress, repeated vomiting, facial swelling, pain in the chest, back, and abdomen, and shock. Neurological problems have also been described, including hearing loss, tremors, and encephalitis. Death may occur within two weeks after symptom onset due to multi-organ failure