Lassa fever

MeSH: D007835ORPHA: 998241 Treatment Available

Overview

viral disease

Available Treatments (1)

DrugFormStatusCountriesLead Time
Ribavirin
Orphan
Oral capsules 200mg, IV solution 6g/100mL, inhalation powderFDA Approved77d

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Lassa fever, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

FeverIncreased circulating IgM levelViremiaAstheniaMenometrorrhagiaMuscle weaknessDysphagiaNausea and vomitingAbdominal painHeadacheCoughPharyngitisChest painFacial edemaHearing impairmentConjunctivitisJaundiceSeizurePremature birthAbnormal bleedingDiarrheaDyspneaArthralgiaBack painShockOliguriaSepsis

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D007835

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:99824
Lassa fever
MeSHD007835
OrphanetORPHA:99824
Treatments1 drug(s)
Symptoms on record27 signs
Statuspublished

Treatment Summary

Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO