Symptoms of Lassa fever in the early stage include headache and fever, while in later stages people can bleed from their mouth and other orifices.

I got sand in more orifices than I knew I had.

Keep sand out of every orifice.

Make sure every orifice is covered before you enter the sandstorm.

Experts say any contact with a fluid containing the Ebola virus could cause infection, especially if it occurs at an orifice or wound that would provide entry into the bloodstream.