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Lassa fever affect the skin, mucous membranes, respiratory system, heart, GI system, and the brain and meninges. In pregnant women, it particularly affects the placenta, increasing the fatality rate for the mother and fetus.

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Lassa Fever has no symptoms in many patients. If symptoms occur, they may include fatigue, pinkeye, fever, and swelling in the face. Patients may also have GI, respiratory, or cardiac symptoms.

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