What is Hantavirus and how does it spread

sfg-2026
NEWS
  1. 28 April | India to Witness Deadliest Event of World History Mega El Nino Click Here
  2. 15 April | The 3-Attempt Strategy No One Talks About | How He Scored 420+ in GS Click Here
  3. 30 March | The Honest UPSC Talk Nobody Tells You Click Here to see Abhijit Asokan AIR 234 talk →

News:Recently,a Chinese man has died from a virus known as Hantavirus.

Facts:

  • Hantavirus are a family of viruses which are spread mainly by rodents.
  • Transmission:It does not spread from one person to another but it can be contracted if someone comes in contact with a rodent that carries the virus.
  • Symptoms:Fatigue,fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, coughing and shortness of breath.
  • Complications:Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome(HPS) and haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome(HFRS).
  • Treatment: There is no specific treatment, cure or vaccine for Hantavirus infection.

Print Friendly and PDF
Blog
Academy
Community