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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Symptoms

 Stage One The first stage of the Hantavirus is relatively indistinguishable from Influenza. The patient will experience a fever with chills, a headache, diarrhea, muscle aches, and vomiting. The...

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Overview

Uncommon Disease Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is an illness that exhibits symptoms similar to influenza. The Hantavirus was first discovered in 1993, and is most often spread to humans by rodents. The...

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Sources

More information about the Hantavirus can be found at: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Diagnosing and Treating Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)...

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Preventing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Clean House Reducing contact with rodents is the best way to prevent development of the Hantavirus. Rodent access to homes can be prevented by closing gaps through which rodents may enter. Keeping food...

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Traditional Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Treatment

Limited Treatment A cure for the Hantavirus has not yet been discovered. When admitted to the hospital for the Hantavirus, medical professionals will take action to assist and treat any respiratory...

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Causes

Rodents There are several different types of the Hantavirus, and each type is typically carried by a certain type of rodent. The most common carrier of the Hantavirus in North America is the deer...

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Diagnosing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Blood Test If a medical professional suspects the Hantavirus, a blood test may expose a specific antibody that the body only makes to fight the Hantavirus. If this virus is discovered, doctors may do a...

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