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Hantavirus Pulmonary syndrome

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

A severe respiratory illness associated with infection by New World hantaviruses, including Sin Nombre virus in the United States.

Overview

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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a serious disease people can develop after exposure to certain rodent-borne . It is uncommon, and avoiding rodent-contaminated dust helps reduce risk.

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TopicMicrobiology & Immunity

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TaxonOrthohantavirus sinnombreenseassociated with
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Orthohantavirus sinnombreense · TaxonASSOCIATED WITH →Hantavirus Pulmonary syndrome · Disease
Hantavirus Pulmonary syndrome · DiseaseCAN RESULT FROM →Orthohantavirus sinnombreense · Taxon

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Hantavirus Pulmonary syndrome.

articleHantavirus Pulmonary SyndromeCDC MMWR textbookEcology of Ecosystems: Hantavirus and El NiñoOpenStax Biology 2e
Research Claims

HPS is a clinical syndrome associated with multiple New World hantaviruses. Exposure ecology and species-specific reservoir relationships should be preserved in risk explanations.