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Jan 7, 2022 · Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare infectious disease that begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses rapidly to more severe disease. It can lead to life-threatening lung and heart problems. The disease is also called hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome.
Apr 20, 2024 · Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare yet serious pulmonary condition marked by pulmonary edema, hypoxia, and hypotension. HPS is caused by viruses of the Orthohantavirus genus and the Hantaviridae family. HPS presents with fevers, myalgia, and severe respiratory compromise, with up to 40% mortality.
- Ross A. Moore, David Griffen
- 2023/05/08
Some hantaviruses cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Early symptoms of HPS in people resemble many other respiratory illnesses, making HPS difficult to diagnose at illness onset. Healthcare providers should test a person for hantavirus if they have HPS-compatible symptoms and have had contact with rodents.
Dec 8, 2022 · Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a viral disease that spreads through infected mice and rats. It can damage your organs and be deadly. Early symptoms include fever, fatigue and aches. Later symptoms include trouble breathing and a rapid heartbeat. Treatment may include oxygen therapy, medications, ventilation and dialysis.
May 13, 2024 · Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) HPS is a severe and potentially deadly disease that affects the lungs. Symptoms of HPS usually start to show 1 to 8 weeks after contact with an infected rodent. Early symptoms can include: fatigue. fever. muscle aches, especially in the large muscle groups like the thighs, hips, back, and sometimes shoulders
Jun 21, 2016 · Disease Overview. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an infectious disease caused by hantaviruses (Sin Nombre hantavirus in most of the US). Transmission occurs when direct or indirect (airborne) contact is made with the saliva or waste products of rodents that carry the virus, most commonly the deer mouse ( Peromyscus maniculatus ).
