Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS): Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
- Caused by hantaviruses, a family of single-stranded RNA viruses.
- Transmitted through contact with infected rodents (in this case, likely deer mice) or their excreta.
- Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, shortness of breath, and fluid in the lungs.
- Can lead to severe respiratory distress and death.
- Treatment is supportive, with oxygen and mechanical ventilation as needed.
- Prevention involves avoiding contact with wild rodents and their habitats, and sealing any holes or cracks in homes or buildings where rodents could enter.
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