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Lassa fever, caused by the Lassa virus, is a viral hemorrhagic fever primarily transmitted through contact with infected rodents, particularly the multimammate rat. Symptoms can range from asymptomatic to severe, including fever, headaches, and bleeding, with a mortality rate of about 1%, which can rise significantly during outbreaks. Treatment involves supportive care and the antiviral ribavirin, while prevention focuses on hygiene and rodent control, as no vaccine currently exists.

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