Infectious Diseases
Lassa fever
Emergency
ICD-10: A96 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लासा बुखार · தமிழ்: லாசா காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಲಾಸಾ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: లాసా జ్వరం · বাংলা: লাসা জ্বর · मराठी: लासा ताप · ગુજરાતી: લાસા તાવ
About this condition
Lassa fever is a serious viral disease spread through contact with infected rodent droppings or urine, most common in West Africa. While rare in India, travellers returning from affected regions should watch for fever, bleeding, and chest pain. It requires urgent medical attention as it can cause severe complications.
Common symptoms
high fever
chest pain
sore throat
severe headache
muscle pain
bleeding from mouth
vomiting
abdominal pain
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लासा बुखार · रक्तस्रावी बुखार · गंभीर वायरल बुखार · लासा वायरस संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | லாசா காய்ச்சல் · இரத்தப்போக்கு காய்ச்சல் · லாசா வைரஸ் நோய் · கடுமையான வைரஸ் காய்ச்சல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಲಾಸಾ ಜ್ವರ · ರಕ್ತಸ್ರಾವ ಜ್ವರ · ಲಾಸಾ ವೈರಸ್ ಸೋಂಕು · ತೀವ್ರ ವೈರಲ್ ಜ್ವರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | లాసా జ్వరం · రక్తస్రావ జ్వరం · లాసా వైరస్ సంక్రమణ · తీవ్రమైన వైరల్ జ్వరం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | লাসা জ্বর · রক্তক্ষরণ জ্বর · লাসা ভাইরাস সংক্রমণ · গুরুতর ভাইরাল জ্বর |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लासा ताप · रक्तस्रावी ताप · लासा विषाणू संसर्ग · गंभीर व्हायरल ताप |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લાસા તાવ · રક્તસ્ત્રાવ તાવ · લાસા વાયરસ ચેપ · ગંભીર વાયરલ તાવ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?
high fever, chest pain, sore throat, severe headache, muscle pain, bleeding from mouth.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Lassa fever common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Lassa fever?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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