What is Hantavirus?

The Centre for Disease Control says that the Hantavirus is spread mainly from rodents. Hantavirus may cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Disease.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory-related disease in humans. Any person who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantavirus is at risk of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). Even a healthy person is at risk for HPS infection if exposed to the virus.

Symptoms

The common symptoms of Hantavirus are:

Early Symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Fever and muscle aches
• Headache
• Cough
• Abdominal problems (Vomiting, Diarrhea, etc.)

Late Symptoms:

• Lungs fill with fluid
• Shortness of breath

Treatment of Hantavirus

There is not any specific treatment for illness caused by Hantavirus. However, you’ll do some things to alleviate your symptoms.

If you’re sick, you should:

• take pain and fever medications
• drink lots of liquids
• stay home and do rest

Preventions

• Avoid contact with rodents in your home and workplace.
• Seal up holes and gaps in your home or garage
• Place traps in your homes to decrease rodent infestation
• Clean up any easy-to-get food
• Try to keep your home, workplace clean

Which rodents can cause humans to get HPS?

It is not evident which rodent is responsible for Hantavirus and which is not and there is usually no way to tell when a rodent has the virus. So, it is wise to avoid contact with rodents.

Rodents known to carry Hantavirus include:

1. Deer Mouse
2. Cotton Rat
3. Rice Rat
4. White-footed Mouse

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According to America center of disease control and prevention coronavirus may be a large family of viruses known for holding strains that cause potentially deadly diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, they’re spread via droplets of fluid produced by infected individuals.

 Symptom of Coronavirus

The common symptoms of coronavirus are:

• Cold and cough
• Headache
• Swelling in throat
• Fever
• Headache

 Treatment of coronavirus

 There are not any specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses. Neither there’s any vaccine. Most of the people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own. However, you’ll do some things to alleviate your symptoms

 • take pain and fever medications (Caution: don’t give aspirin to children)

 • use an area humidifier or take a hot shower to assist ease pharyngitis and cough

 If you’re mildly sick, you should:

 • drink lots of liquids

 • stay home and rest

 If you’re concerned about your symptoms, you must see your healthcare provider.

 Prevention of coronavirus

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

 •  Without washing your hands don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.

 • Avoid close contact with folks that are sick.

 • Stay home once you are sick.

 •While coughing or sneezing cover your mouth with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

 • Clean and sterilize frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 • The use of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided.

So keep your surroundings clean and take timely precautions.

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. Jugaadin.com does not claim responsibility for this information.