HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME
G. E. Margareat Thatcher*
ABSTRACT
People exposed to rodent secretions (such as urine or saliva) or with a history of recent travel to rural areas (potential rodent exposure) are at risk for developing HPS.Symptoms include abrupt onset of fever, chills, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain followed by difficulty breathing. HPS can be rapidly fatal if not identified and treated promptly. There isn’t a vaccine for HPS, and treatment is mainly to support breathing, reducing symptoms, and avoiding side effects.
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