223.4 📌 章末速蚘

223.4.0.0.1 Lassa Fever
  • Arenaviridae ssRNA
  • W Africa endemic, Mastomys natalensis rat reservoir
  • 80% mild, 20% severe (fever + facial edema + pharyngitis + bleeding)
  • SNHL 30% survivors
  • Pregnancy 3rd trimester 80% mortality
  • Ribavirin (early) + supportive
  • Vaccines in trials (MVA-LASV Phase 3)
223.4.0.0.2 LCMV
  • House mouse reservoir
  • Congenital → mimics CMV (microcephaly + hydrocephalus + chorioretinitis + calcifications)
  • Transplant transmission severe
  • Aseptic meningitis postnatal
  • Supportive; ribavirin off-label
223.4.0.0.3 S. American HF
  • Junin (Argentine) — Candid #1 vaccine
  • Machupo, Guanarito, Sabia
  • Ribavirin + supportive
223.4.0.0.4 All Arenaviruses
  • Rodent reservoirs
  • BSL-4 lab
  • Ribavirin early start = best outcome
  • Endemic countries surveillance + healthcare worker safety
  • Travel medicine awareness