WHO has just issued a warning about hantavirus, things you need to know.


Hantavirus is a type of virus that mainly infects rodents and can occasionally be transmitted to humans.
Humans are usually infected through contact with infected mice or exposure to their urine, feces, or saliva.
In some outbreaks, limited human-to-human transmission has also occurred.
If infected, symptoms typically appear 1 to 8 weeks after exposure.
Early symptoms resemble common illnesses, including fever, headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Infections are not common, but in rare cases, they can develop into severe illness.
Prevention focuses on reducing contact with mice and their excretions.
Keep living and working environments clean, seal gaps where mice can enter, store food securely, and before cleaning mouse droppings or suspected contaminated areas, wet them first to prevent dust from rising, avoiding dry sweeping or vacuuming to prevent inhaling pollutants.
Currently, there are no approved specific antiviral treatments or vaccines for hantavirus.
Early professional medical care and supportive treatment can improve chances of recovery.
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