Hantavirus outbreak: Who is most at risk of catching the deadly virus?
Summary
Hantavirus infections in the United States are rare but can cause severe breathing problems and be deadly. The virus mainly spreads through contact with rodents or their droppings.Key Facts
- Hantavirus causes serious lung infections called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
- It is mainly found in certain types of wild rodents.
- People catch the virus by breathing in dust with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
- The illness starts with flu-like symptoms and can quickly worsen to breathing difficulties.
- There is no specific medicine or vaccine for hantavirus infection.
- Early medical care improves chances of recovery.
- Avoiding exposure to rodents and their nests lowers the risk of infection.
- Cases of hantavirus in the U.S. are very uncommon but often severe.
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