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What is hantavirus?
The hantavirus is a virus that infected American soldiers serving in Korea. It was contracted by exposure to urine and feces of mice in rice patties. The name comes from the area where infection occurred. Since then infection has occurred in other parts of the world, including the United States. It can be fatal.
How is hantavirus infection caused?
Hantavirus infection is caused by a group of viruses that can infect humans with two serious illnesses: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).
What is the scientific name for andeo virus?
The scientific name for Andes virus is Andes orthohantavirus. It is a type of hantavirus that can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in humans.
How many people have died of the hantavirus?
Since the hantavirus was first identified in 1993, there have been a few hundred reported cases in the United States. The mortality rate for hantavirus infection is around 36%.
How does global warming cause the hantavirus?
the rise in temperature can cause the increase in the number of rodents, rodents are the main carriers of this airborne disease, it can be caught by breathing in the air around the area of the nesting rodents. Just double check this answer
How is epilepsy transmitted to humans?
Epilepsy is not an infectious disease or virus, so it does not get transmitted at all.
Can nocardia be transmitted to humans by cats?
Yes.
Can ringworm in humans be easily transmitted to others through direct contact"?
Yes, ringworm in humans can be easily transmitted to others through direct contact.
How is Japanese encephalitis passed along to humans?
The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes
What organism passes Japanese Encephalitis to humans?
the virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitos
Can the hantavirus reoccur to the same person?
Once a person has recovered from hantavirus infection, they are believed to be immune to that specific strain of the virus. However, it is possible for a person to be infected with a different strain of hantavirus in the future. Regular preventive measures should be taken to avoid exposure to the virus.
What disease can bees transmit to humans?
There aren't any diseases that can be transmitted from bees to humans.
