Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory disorder caused by an enveloped RNA virus Hantavirus. Rodent infestation remains the primary risk factor for HPS in humans. There is no definitive cure for it with few treatment options like Oxygen therapy, Immunotherapy and Supportive therapy. Epidemiological studies indicate that a 4% seropositivity of hantavirus infections is seen in India. It has been proved that tribes (Irulas) living in close proximity with rodents show higher infestation with this virus. Transmission: Through rodents which shed virus in their urine, saliva and droppings.
Inhaling the aerosolized air contaminated by these viruses. Infected rodent bite. Touch things that might be contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. Eating food contaminated by urine, droppings, or saliva from an infected rodent. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms develop between 1…
