Hantavirus infection: a rare disease which you should be aware
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
;
87(3/4): 64-66, Mar.-Apr. 1995.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-411570
ABSTRACT
Hantavirus infection is caused by viruses classified in the Hantavirus genus, of the Bunyaviridae family. Recently a new hantavirus has been recognized. Specific endemic areas has been identified, however a new outbreak was identified in the southwestern of the United States. The principal vectors are rodents. Human infection occur by aerosol from rodent urine, saliva, feces and rodent bites. The infection classically is manifested clinically by fever, hemorrhage and renal failure. The recent outbreak was associated with acute respiratory illness without renal involvement. The treatment is with intravenous Ribavirin. Specific recommendations for prevention and control are presented here in
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Hantavirus Infections
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1995
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Puerto Rico
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Puerto Rico/PR
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