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Hantavirus is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease transmitted to humans primarily through contact with infected rodents or their excreta. It causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Americas and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia.
The disease progresses rapidly, often appearing as flu-like symptoms before sudden onset of respiratory distress. There is no specific cure — treatment is supportive, making early recognition and hospitalisation critical to survival.
If you have been in contact with rodents or their droppings and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Early treatment is critical to survival.