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(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) HANTAVIRUS
(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) HANTAVIRUS
(APRIL-2025)
HANTAVIRUS
Recently, the wife of famous Hollywood actor Gene Hackman passed away due to a rare illness called Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), bringing attention to this little-known but deadly disease.
Symptoms of Hantavirus Infection
Stage 1: Prodromal Phase (1 to 8 weeks after exposure)
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	Fever and chills 
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	Muscle pain (especially in thighs, hips, and back) 
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	Fatigue and headache 
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	Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain 
Stage 2: Severe Phase – Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
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	Sudden shortness of breath 
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	Coughing and chest tightness (as lungs fill with fluid) 
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	Rapid progression to respiratory failure or heart failure 
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	Can be fatal without urgent medical care 
Is there a cure?
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	No specific antiviral drug or vaccine exists yet. 
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	Treatment focuses on supportive care: 
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	Oxygen therapy to help with breathing 
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	Mechanical ventilation in severe cases 
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	Early diagnosis is crucial. Seek medical help if you develop flu-like symptoms after rodent exposure. 
What is Hantavirus?
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by certain rodents like:
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	Deer mice 
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	White-footed mice 
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	Rice rats 
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	Cotton rats 
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