Lassa virus,cut-away illustration. Lassa virus consists of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome surrounded by a protein capsid,which is itself surrounded by an envelope covered in a single type of glycoprotein spike known as GPC. This virus,which is endemic to West Africa,causes Lassa haemorrhagic fever. It is transmitted through exposure to infected rodent faeces and urine. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harris, Roger |
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