lassa fever

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Definitions of lassa fever words

noun lassa fever a highly contagious viral disease, largely confined to central West Africa, characterized by fever, difficulty in swallowing, and inflammation of the pharynx, often progressing to infect the lungs, heart, and kidneys, leading to death. 1
noun lassa fever a serious viral disease of Central West Africa, characterized by high fever and muscular pains 0
noun lassa fever an acute viral disease endemic to W Africa, characterized by high fever and inflammation of various body parts 0

before 1965

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First recorded in 1965-70; after Lassa, Nigeria, village where it was first identified

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