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.

Keep sand out of every orifice.

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

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

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.