Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
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
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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