How Lassa Fever Can Damage Your Organs?

What are some preventive measures to reduce the risk of Lassa fever transmission?

These some are:-

Transmission from Rats:

• Lassa fever spreads through contact with infected rats' urine or feces.
• Human infection occurs through contact with contaminated surfaces or food.

Person-to-Person Transmission:

• Human-to-human transmission happens through contact with bodily fluids.
• Exposure to blood, urine, feces, saliva, etc., of an infected person can lead to transmission.

Virus Entry and Replication:

• The Lassa virus enters the human body and starts replicating.
• It primarily targets cells in the liver, spleen, and kidneys.

Organ Damage Process:

• Virus invasion and replication within liver, spleen, and kidney cells.
• Replication damages cells, causing them to burst, releasing contents into surrounding tissue.

Immune Response and Inflammation:

• Burst cells trigger an immune response, causing inflammation in affected organs.
• Inflammation leads to swelling, reduced blood flow, and disruption of normal organ function.

Potential Life-Threatening Complications:

• Severe organ damage can result in life-threatening complications.
• Liver damage may cause jaundice, liver failure, and bleeding disorders.
• Kidney damage can lead to kidney failure and a buildup of waste products.
• Spleen damage can result in anemia and a weakened immune system.

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