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Entitled, “Lassa Virus Infection-Pathophysiological Mechanisms”, this illustration highlights the various pathophysiological changes that can occur in a patient following Lassa virus infection, beginning with cellular and microvascular damage, myocarditis, and hepatitis, and progressing through a cascade of vascular, respiratory, and renal complications that may culminate in shock, impaired perfusion and oxygenation of vital tissues, and death.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Thomas Monath
Creation Date: 1975
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