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What is the definition or description of: hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: This is a respiratory illness contracted from Deer Mice, typically out west. This illness leads to rapid respiratory failure, ARDS and death if not treated.

Answered 7/3/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hantavirus: Hantavirus is an infection spread primarily by rodents that can cause respiratory failure or hemorrhagic fever (with renal syndrome). Initial sx's of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome can include: fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headaches and muscular pain. 3 to 7 days later there may be trouble breathing, low blood pressure & productive cough. It cause respiratory failure

Answered 7/4/2020

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