This 1977 picture depicts a Lassa fever patient as she receives crucial plasma in order to replenish her depleted blood volume. Typically occurring 1-3wks after coming into contact with the virus, symptoms include fever, retrosternal pain, sore throat, back pain, cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, facial swelling, proteinuria, and mucosal bleeding. This image was created in 1977 and provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [0004-0702-2123-1335] by 0004
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