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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is an infectious
    disease characterized by flu-like symptoms that
    can progress rapidly to potentially
    life-threatening breathing problems. Several
    types of hantaviruses can cause hantavirus
    pulmonary syndrome. They are carried by several
    types of rodents, particularly the deer mouse.
    You become infected primarily by breathing air
    infected with hantaviruses that are shed in
    rodent urine and droppings. Because treatment
    options are limited, the best protection against
    hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is to avoid rodents
    and their habitats.

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Causes of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • The virus is carried by rodents and deer mice.
    It is present in the urine and faeces of these
    animals. However, it causes no form of illness or
    symptoms in the animals it infects. When a human
    comes in contact with the airborne virus or
    contaminated dust from mice droppings or nest, it
    can lead to an infection. Humans may also come in
    contact with contaminated dust when cleaning
    their houses, sheds, roofs as well as an area
    that was closed or empty for a really long time.

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Preventive measures for hantavirus pulmonary
syndrome
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome can be prevented
    by avoiding contact with rodent droppings and
    urine. In order to do so, one should take steps
    to eliminate rodent infestations in and around
    their houses. One should call an exterminator or
    the local health department to take care of the
    rodent infection and control. When cleaning
    droppings around the house, one should wear
    disposable gloves and mask. One must soak the
    dead mice, nests and droppings in a solution of
    sodium hypochlorite (household bleach). Dispose
    off the disposable gloves, masks and clothing.
    Wash hands with a disinfectant properly and
    thoroughly.

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Symptoms
  • In the first 3 to 7 days of hantavirus pulmonary
    syndrome, many of its symptoms resemble those of
    a severe cold, the flu, or a gastrointestinal
    disease. 
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle aches in the large muscle groups (i.e.,
    back, thighs, shoulders)

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Symptoms
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  • After the first few days, respiratory
    difficulties begin abruptly and can progress
    rapidly. People with the infection will develop a
    condition called adult respiratory distress
    syndrome (ARDS), in which the lungs lose their
    ability to move oxygen to the blood. Patients may
    develop a cough and shortness of the breath. Very
    quickly every organ of the body is affected.

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Treatments
  • Specific treatment options for hantavirus
    pulmonary syndrome are limited. But the prognosis
    improves with early recognition, immediate
    hospitalization and adequate support for
    breathing. 
  • Supportive therapy People with severe cases need
    immediate treatment in an intensive care unit.
    Assisted respiration, whether through intubation
    or mechanical ventilation, can help with
    breathing and ward off pulmonary edema.
    Intubation involves placing a breathing tube
    through your nose, mouth or trachea to help keep
    your airways open and functioning.
  • Blood oxygenation In extremely severe cases of
    pulmonary distress, you'll need a method called
    extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to help
    ensure you retain a sufficient supply of oxygen.
    This involves continuously pumping your blood
    through a machine that removes carbon dioxide and
    adds oxygen. The oxygenated blood is then
    returned to your body.

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