Disease or Syndrome
hantavirus infection
han·ta·vi·rus in·fec·tion [ hahn-tuh-vahy-ruh s, han in-fek-shuhn ]
Subclass of:
Bunyaviridae Infections
Also called:
Hanta virus; HPS
Definitions related to hantavirus infections:
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Any infection caused by a virus of the genus Hantavirus, which is transmitted by aerosolized rodent excreta or rodent bites, that can result in a variety of clinical manifestations from hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome to a pulmonary syndrome.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the disease if they breathe infected air or come into contact with rodents or their urine or droppings. You cannot catch it from people. Early symptoms of HPS include Fatigue; Fever; Muscle aches, especially in the thighs, hips and back; Headaches; Chills; Dizziness; Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain. Later symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath. Controlling rodents in and around your house is the best way to prevent infection. If you have been around rodents and have symptoms of fever, deep muscle aches, and severe shortness of breath, see your doctor immediately. There is no specific treatment, cure, or vaccine for HPS. Patients may do better if it is recognized early and they get medical care in an intensive care unit. They often need to use a breathing machine and have oxygen therapy. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Infections with viruses of the genus HANTAVIRUS. This is associated with at least four clinical syndromes: HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME caused by viruses of the Hantaan group; a milder form of HFRS caused by SEOUL VIRUS; nephropathia epidemica caused by PUUMALA VIRUS; and HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME caused by SIN NOMBRE VIRUS.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) begins as a flu-like illness and may progress to shock, bleeding, and renal failure. Diagnosis is with serologic tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Mortality is 6 to 15%. Treatment includes IV ribavirin.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Hantavirus infection is associated with two types of severe acute febrile illness: hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). HCPS, also known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), is an acute febrile illness marked by a nonspecific viral prodrome followed by rapidly progressive...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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