A genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE causing HANTAVIRUS INFECTIONS, first identified during the Korean war. Infection is found primarily in rodents and humans. Transmission does not appear to involve arthropods. HANTAAN VIRUS is the type species.
Infections with viruses of the genus HANTAVIRUS. This is associated with at least four clinical syndromes: HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME caused by viruses of the Hantaan group; a milder form of HFRS caused by SEOUL VIRUS; nephropathia epidemica caused by PUUMALA VIRUS; and HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME caused by SIN NOMBRE VIRUS.
Acute respiratory illness in humans caused by the Muerto Canyon virus whose primary rodent reservoir is the deer mouse Peromyscus maniculatus. First identified in the southwestern United States, this syndrome is characterized most commonly by fever, myalgias, headache, cough, and rapid respiratory failure.
A species of HANTAVIRUS causing nephropathia epidemica, a mild form of HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME. It is found in most of Europe and especially in Finland, along with its carrier rodent, the bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus).
An acute febrile disease occurring predominately in Asia. It is characterized by fever, prostration, vomiting, hemorrhagic phenonema, shock, and renal failure. It is caused by any one of several closely related species of the genus Hantavirus. The most severe form is caused by HANTAAN VIRUS whose natural host is the rodent Apodemus agrarius. Milder forms are caused by SEOUL VIRUS and transmitted by the rodents Rattus rattus and R. norvegicus, and the PUUMALA VIRUS with transmission by Clethrionomys galreolus.
A mammalian order which consists of 29 families and many genera.
The type species of the genus HANTAVIRUS infecting the rodent Apodemus agrarius and humans who come in contact with it. It causes syndromes of hemorrhagic fever associated with vascular and especially renal pathology.
Diseases of rodents of the order RODENTIA. This term includes diseases of Sciuridae (squirrels), Geomyidae (gophers), Heteromyidae (pouched mice), Castoridae (beavers), Cricetidae (rats and mice), Muridae (Old World rats and mice), Erethizontidae (porcupines), and Caviidae (guinea pigs).
A genus of the subfamily SIGMODONTINAE consisting of 49 species. Two of these are widely used in medical research. They are P. leucopus, or the white-footed mouse, and P. maniculatus, or the deer mouse.
Animate or inanimate sources which normally harbor disease-causing organisms and thus serve as potential sources of disease outbreaks. Reservoirs are distinguished from vectors (DISEASE VECTORS) and carriers, which are agents of disease transmission rather than continuing sources of potential disease outbreaks.
A subfamily of MURIDAE found nearly world-wide and consisting of about 20 genera. Voles, lemmings, and muskrats are members.
A species of HANTAVIRUS causing a less severe form of HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME in Asia (primarily Korea and Japan). It is transmitted by rats, especially Rattus rattus and R. norvegicus.
Viral proteins found in either the NUCLEOCAPSID or the viral core (VIRAL CORE PROTEINS).
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Paraguay" is not a medical term and does not have a medical definition. Paraguay is a country located in the central part of South America, bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Bolivia to the north and west, and Brazil to the east and northeast. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to help!
An order of insect eating MAMMALS including MOLES; SHREWS; HEDGEHOGS and tenrecs.
A subfamily of the family MURIDAE comprised of 69 genera. New World mice and rats are included in this subfamily.
A subfamily in the family MURIDAE, comprising the Old World MICE and RATS.
Immunoglobulins produced in response to VIRAL ANTIGENS.
Shrews are small, insectivorous mammals belonging to the family Soricidae, characterized by their pointed snouts, tiny eyes, and rapid movements.
"Panama" is not a recognized medical term or condition in healthcare and medicine. It might be a reference to a location, but it does not have a specific medical meaning in itself.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Argentina" is not a medical concept or condition that has a defined meaning within the medical field. Argentina is actually the second largest country in South America, and is known for its rich cultural history, diverse landscapes, and significant contributions to fields such as science, arts, and sports. If you have any questions related to healthcare, medicine, or biology, I would be happy to try to help answer those!
A republic in western Africa, south of SENEGAL and MALI, east of GUINEA-BISSAU. Its capital is Conakry.
The geographic area of the southwestern region of the United States. The states usually included in this region are Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
A family of the order Rodentia containing 250 genera including the two genera Mus (MICE) and Rattus (RATS), from which the laboratory inbred strains are developed. The fifteen subfamilies are SIGMODONTINAE (New World mice and rats), CRICETINAE, Spalacinae, Myospalacinae, Lophiomyinae, ARVICOLINAE, Platacanthomyinae, Nesomyinae, Otomyinae, Rhizomyinae, GERBILLINAE, Dendromurinae, Cricetomyinae, MURINAE (Old World mice and rats), and Hydromyinae.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "Chile" is not a medical concept or condition, it is a country located in South America. If you have any questions related to medical topics, I would be happy to help answer those!
A CELL LINE derived from the kidney of the African green (vervet) monkey, (CERCOPITHECUS AETHIOPS) used primarily in virus replication studies and plaque assays.
The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.
Any of numerous burrowing mammals found in temperate regions and having minute eyes often covered with skin.
##### There does not appear to be a recognized medical term or condition specifically named 'Montana.' I can provide information about the state of Montana, if that would be helpful?
A species of CERCOPITHECUS containing three subspecies: C. tantalus, C. pygerythrus, and C. sabeus. They are found in the forests and savannah of Africa. The African green monkey (C. pygerythrus) is the natural host of SIMIAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS and is used in AIDS research.
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES based on the detection through serological testing of characteristic change in the serum level of specific ANTIBODIES. Latent subclinical infections and carrier states can thus be detected in addition to clinically overt cases.
Virus diseases caused by the BUNYAVIRIDAE.
A protein-nucleic acid complex which forms part or all of a virion. It consists of a CAPSID plus enclosed nucleic acid. Depending on the virus, the nucleocapsid may correspond to a naked core or be surrounded by a membranous envelope.
Ribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of viruses.

DNA vaccination with hantavirus M segment elicits neutralizing antibodies and protects against seoul virus infection. (1/577)

Seoul virus (SEOV) is one of four known hantaviruses causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). Candidate naked DNA vaccines for HFRS were constructed by subcloning cDNA representing the medium (M; encoding the G1 and G2 glycoproteins) or small (S; encoding the nucleocapsid protein) genome segment of SEOV into the DNA expression vector pWRG7077. We vaccinated BALB/c mice with three doses of the M or S DNA vaccine at 4-week intervals by either gene gun inoculation of the epidermis or needle inoculation into the gastrocnemius muscle. Both routes of vaccination resulted in antibody responses as measured by ELISA; however, gene gun inoculation elicited a higher frequency of seroconversion and higher levels of antibodies in individual mice. We vaccinated Syrian hamsters with the M or S construct using the gene gun and found hantavirus-specific antibodies in five of five and four of five hamsters, respectively. Animals vaccinated with the M construct developed a neutralizing antibody response that was greatly enhanced in the presence of guinea pig complement. Immunized hamsters were challenged with SEOV and, after 28 days, were monitored for evidence of infection. Hamsters vaccinated with M were protected from infection, but hamsters vaccinated with S were not protected.  (+info)

Isolation and characterization of Dobrava hantavirus carried by the striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) in Estonia. (2/577)

Dobrava hantavirus (DOB) was isolated from the striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) trapped on Saaremaa Island, Estonia, and its genetic and antigenic characteristics were subsequently analysed. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the Estonian DOB strain, together with several wild strains carried by Apodemus agrarius, forms a well-supported lineage within the DOB clade. The topography of the trees calculated for the S, M and L nucleotide sequences of the Estonian DOB suggests a similar evolutionary history for all three genes of this virus and, therefore, the absence of heterologous reassortment in its evolution. A cross-neutralization comparison of the Estonian virus with the prototype DOB, isolated from a yellow-necked mouse (A. flavicollis) in Slovenia, revealed 2- to 4-fold differences in the end-point titres of rabbit and human antisera. When studied with a panel of 25 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), the Estonian and Slovenian DOB isolates showed similar antigenic patterns that could be distinguished by two MAbs. Genetic comparison showed sequence differences in all three genome segments of the two DOB isolates, including an additional N-glycosylation site in the deduced sequence of the G2 protein from the Estonian virus. Whether any of these mutations relates to the different rodent hosts rather than to the distant geographical origin of the two isolates remains to be resolved. Taken together, our observations suggest that A. agrarius, which is known to harbour Hantaan virus in Asia, carries another hantavirus, DOB, in north-east Europe.  (+info)

Genetic diversity and distribution of Peromyscus-borne hantaviruses in North America. (3/577)

The 1993 outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the southwestern United States was associated with Sin Nombre virus, a rodent-borne hantavirus; The virus' primary reservoir is the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus). Hantavirus-infected rodents were identified in various regions of North America. An extensive nucleotide sequence database of an 139 bp fragment amplified from virus M genomic segments was generated. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed that SNV-like hantaviruses are widely distributed in Peromyscus species rodents throughout North America. Classic SNV is the major cause of HPS in North America, but other Peromyscine-borne hantaviruses, e.g., New York and Monongahela viruses, are also associated with HPS cases. Although genetically diverse, SNV-like viruses have slowly coevolved with their rodent hosts. We show that the genetic relationships of hantaviruses in the Americas are complex, most likely as a result of the rapid radiation and speciation of New World sigmodontine rodents and occasional virus-host switching events.  (+info)

Long-term hantavirus persistence in rodent populations in central Arizona. (4/577)

For 35 months, we monitored hantavirus activity in rodent populations in central Arizona. The most frequently captured hantavirus antibody-positive rodents were Peromyscus boylii and P. truei. Antibody-positive P. boylii were more frequently male (84%), older, and heavier, and they survived longer on trapping web sites than antibody-negative mice. The number of antibody-positive P. boylii was greater during high population densities than during low densities, while antibody prevalence was greater during low population densities. Virus transmission and incidence rates, also related to population densities, varied by trapping site. The spatial distribution of antibody-positive P. boylii varied by population density and reflected the species preference for dense chaparral habitats. The focal ranges of antibody-positive P. boylii also demonstrated a patchy distribution of hantavirus.  (+info)

A longitudinal study of Sin Nombre virus prevalence in rodents, southeastern Arizona. (5/577)

We determined the prevalence of Sin Nombre virus antibodies in small mammals in southeastern Arizona. Of 1,234 rodents (from 13 species) captured each month from May through December 1995, only mice in the genus Peromyscus were seropositive. Antibody prevalence was 14.3% in 21 white-footed mice (P. leucopus), 13.3% in 98 brush mice (P. boylii), 0.8% in 118 cactus mice (P. eremicus), and 0% in 2 deer mice (P. maniculatus). Most antibody-positive mice were adult male Peromyscus captured close to one another early in the study. Population dynamics of brush mice suggest a correlation between population size and hantavirus-antibody prevalence.  (+info)

Statistical sensitivity for detection of spatial and temporal patterns in rodent population densities. (6/577)

A long-term monitoring program begun 1 year after the epidemic of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the U.S. Southwest tracked rodent density changes through time and among sites and related these changes to hantavirus infection rates in various small-mammal reservoir species and human disease outbreaks. We assessed the statistical sensitivity of the program's field design and tested for potential biases in population estimates due to unintended deaths of rodents. Analyzing data from two sites in New Mexico from 1994 to 1998, we found that for many species of Peromyscus, Reithrodontomys, Neotoma, Dipodomys, and Perognathus, the monitoring program detected species-specific spatial and temporal differences in rodent densities; trap-related deaths did not significantly affect long-term population estimates. The program also detected a short-term increase in rodent densities in the winter of 1997-98, demonstrating its usefulness in identifying conditions conducive to increased risk for human disease.  (+info)

Natural history of Sin Nombre virus in western Colorado. (7/577)

A mark-recapture longitudinal study of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody to Sin Nombre virus (SNV) in rodent populations in western Colorado (1994-results summarized to October 1997) indicates the presence of SNV or a closely related hantavirus at two sites. Most rodents (principally deer mice, Peromyscus maniculatus, and pinyon mice, P. truei) did not persist on the trapping webs much beyond 1 month after first capture. Some persisted more than 1 year, which suggests that even a few infected deer mice could serve as transseasonal reservoirs and mechanisms for over-winter virus maintenance. A positive association between wounds and SNV antibody in adult animals at both sites suggests that when infected rodents in certain populations fight with uninfected rodents, virus amplification occurs. At both sites, male rodents comprised a larger percentage of seropositive mice than recaptured mice, which suggests that male mice contribute more to the SNV epizootic cycle than female mice. In deer mice, IgG antibody prevalence fluctuations were positively associated with population fluctuations. The rates of seroconversion, which in deer mice at both sites occurred mostly during late summer and midwinter, were higher than the seroprevalence, which suggests that the longer deer mice live, the greater the probability they will become infected with SNV.  (+info)

Long-term studies of hantavirus reservoir populations in the southwestern United States: a synthesis. (8/577)

A series of intensive, longitudinal, mark-recapture studies of hantavirus infection dynamics in reservoir populations in the southwestern United States indicates consistent patterns as well as important differences among sites and host-virus associations. All studies found a higher prevalence of infection in older (particularly male) mice; one study associated wounds with seropositivity. These findings are consistent with horizontal transmission and transmission through fighting between adult male rodents. Despite very low rodent densities at some sites, low-level hantavirus infection continued, perhaps because of persistent infection in a few long-lived rodents or periodic reintroduction of virus from neighboring populations. Prevalence of hantavirus antibody showed seasonal and multiyear patterns that suggested a delayed density-dependent relationship between prevalence and population density. Clear differences in population dynamics and patterns of infection among sites, sampling periods, and host species underscore the importance of replication and continuity of long-term reservoir studies. Nevertheless, the measurable associations between environmental variables, reservoir population density, rates of virus transmission, and prevalence of infection in host populations may improve our capacity to model processes influencing infection and predict increased risk for hantavirus transmission to humans.  (+info)

Hantavirus is an etiologic agent for several clinical syndromes, including hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). It's a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the family Bunyaviridae, genus Orthohantavirus.

These viruses are primarily transmitted to humans by inhalation of aerosolized excreta from infected rodents. The symptoms can range from flu-like illness to severe respiratory distress and renal failure, depending upon the specific hantavirus species. There are no known treatments for HFRS, but early recognition and supportive care can significantly improve outcomes. Ribavirin has been used in some cases of HPS with apparent benefit, although its general efficacy is not well-established

(References: CDC, NIH, WHO)

Hantavirus infections are a group of viral diseases caused by rodent-borne hantaviruses. These viruses are primarily transmitted to humans through the inhalation of aerosolized urine, droppings, or saliva from infected rodents, particularly the deer mouse, white-tailed mouse, and rice rat in North America.

There are several different types of hantavirus infections, including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). HPS is more common in the Americas, while HFRS is more prevalent in Europe and Asia.

Symptoms of hantavirus infections can vary depending on the specific type of infection but may include fever, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and coughing. In severe cases, hantavirus infections can lead to respiratory failure, shock, and even death.

Preventive measures include avoiding contact with rodents, sealing entry points to prevent their entry into homes or buildings, and using appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning areas where rodents may have been present. Currently, there is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections, but early recognition and supportive care can improve outcomes.

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with hantaviruses. These viruses are spread to people through the aerosolized urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents. The virus cannot be transmitted between humans unless there is direct contact with an infected person's blood or bodily fluids. Early symptoms include fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, followed by coughing and shortness of breath as the lungs fill with fluid leading to severe respiratory distress. It's crucial to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect HPS because it can progress rapidly to serious illness or death within days.

Puumala virus (PUUV) is an RNA virus that belongs to the Hantavirus genus in the Bunyaviridae family. It is the most common cause of nephropathia epidemica (NE), also known as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), in Europe. The virus is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, particularly from the bank vole (Myodes glareolus). The symptoms of NE caused by PUUV include fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting, which can progress to acute kidney injury in severe cases. Preventive measures include avoiding contact with rodents and their excreta, as well as ensuring proper ventilation when cleaning areas where rodents may be present.

Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) is a group of clinically similar diseases caused by several distinct but related orthohantaviruses. The viruses are primarily transmitted to humans through inhalation of aerosols contaminated with excreta of infected rodents.

The clinical presentation of HFRS includes four phases: febrile, hypotensive, oliguric (decreased urine output), and polyuric (increased urine output). The febrile phase is characterized by fever, headache, myalgia, and abdominal pain. In the hypotensive phase, patients may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure, shock, and acute kidney injury leading to oliguria. The oliguric phase can last for days to weeks, followed by a polyuric phase where urine output increases significantly.

Additional symptoms of HFRS may include nausea, vomiting, conjunctival injection (redness), photophobia (sensitivity to light), and petechial rash (small red or purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin). In severe cases, HFRS can lead to acute renal failure, hypovolemic shock, and even death.

The severity of HFRS varies depending on the specific virus causing the infection. The most severe form of HFRS is caused by the Hantaaan virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 15%. Other viruses that can cause HFRS include Dobrava-Belgrade, Seoul, and Puumala viruses, with lower mortality rates ranging from less than 1% to about 5%.

Prevention measures for HFRS include reducing exposure to rodents and their excreta through proper food storage, waste disposal, and rodent control. Vaccines are available in some countries to prevent HFRS caused by specific viruses.

"Rodentia" is not a medical term, but a taxonomic category in biology. It refers to the largest order of mammals, comprising over 40% of all mammal species. Commonly known as rodents, this group includes mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, squirrels, prairie dogs, capybaras, beavers, and many others.

While "Rodentia" itself is not a medical term, certain conditions or issues related to rodents can have medical implications. For instance, rodents are known to carry and transmit various diseases that can affect humans, such as hantavirus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV). Therefore, understanding the biology and behavior of rodents is important in the context of public health and preventive medicine.

Hantaan virus (HTNV) is a species of the genus Orthohantavirus, which causes hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in humans. This enveloped, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their excreta, particularly the striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) in Asia. The virus was initially isolated in 1976 from the Hantaan River area in Korea.

HTNV infection leads to a spectrum of clinical manifestations in HFRS, ranging from mild to severe forms. The symptoms often include fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and blurred vision. In severe cases, it can cause acute renal failure, hypotension, and hemorrhagic complications. The incubation period for HTNV infection typically ranges from 7 to 42 days.

Prevention strategies include avoiding contact with rodents, reducing rodent populations in living areas, using personal protective equipment when handling potentially infected materials, and ensuring proper food storage and waste disposal practices. No specific antiviral treatment is available for HFRS caused by HTNV; however, supportive care, such as fluid replacement and hemodialysis, can help manage severe symptoms and improve outcomes.

Rodent-borne diseases are infectious diseases transmitted to humans (and other animals) by rodents, their parasites or by contact with rodent urine, feces, or saliva. These diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Some examples of rodent-borne diseases include Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Leptospirosis, Salmonellosis, Rat-bite fever, and Plague. It's important to note that rodents can also cause allergic reactions in some people through their dander, urine, or saliva. Proper sanitation, rodent control measures, and protective equipment when handling rodents can help prevent the spread of these diseases.

"Peromyscus" is not a medical term, but a genus of rodents commonly known as "deer mice." They are small mammals that belong to the family Cricetidae and are found in various parts of North America. Peromyscus mice can carry and transmit diseases, such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), although they are not typically referred to in a medical context unless discussing potential zoonotic risks.

A disease reservoir refers to a population or group of living organisms, including humans, animals, and even plants, that can naturally carry and transmit a particular pathogen (disease-causing agent) without necessarily showing symptoms of the disease themselves. These hosts serve as a source of infection for other susceptible individuals, allowing the pathogen to persist and circulate within a community or environment.

Disease reservoirs can be further classified into:

1. **Primary (or Main) Reservoir**: This refers to the species that primarily harbors and transmits the pathogen, contributing significantly to its natural ecology and maintaining its transmission cycle. For example, mosquitoes are the primary reservoirs for many arboviruses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses.

2. **Amplifying Hosts**: These hosts can become infected with the pathogen and experience a high rate of replication, leading to an increased concentration of the pathogen in their bodies. This allows for efficient transmission to other susceptible hosts or vectors. For instance, birds are amplifying hosts for West Nile virus, as they can become viremic (have high levels of virus in their blood) and infect feeding mosquitoes that then transmit the virus to other animals and humans.

3. **Dead-end Hosts**: These hosts may become infected with the pathogen but do not contribute significantly to its transmission cycle, as they either do not develop sufficient quantities of the pathogen to transmit it or do not come into contact with potential vectors or susceptible hosts. For example, humans are dead-end hosts for many zoonotic diseases like rabies, as they cannot transmit the virus to other humans.

Understanding disease reservoirs is crucial in developing effective strategies for controlling and preventing infectious diseases, as it helps identify key species and environments that contribute to their persistence and transmission.

Arvicolinae is a subfamily of rodents that includes voles, lemmings, and muskrats. These small mammals are characterized by their short legs, rounded bodies, and short tails. They are primarily found in the northern hemisphere, with the majority of species living in North America and Eurasia.

Arvicolines are known for their high reproductive rate and ability to survive in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, tundra, and wetlands. They have a unique set of teeth called hypsodont teeth, which continue to grow throughout their lives. This adaptation allows them to wear down their teeth as they gnaw on tough plant material.

Many arvicoline species are important prey animals for larger predators, such as hawks, owls, and foxes. Some species, like the muskrat, are also hunted by humans for their fur or meat. In recent years, some arvicoline populations have experienced dramatic fluctuations in size due to changes in their habitats and food supplies, leading to concerns about their conservation status.

Seoul virus is a type of hantavirus that can cause a severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans called hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). It is primarily carried by the brown or Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rat urine, droppings, or saliva.

The virus can also be spread through aerosolized particles of rat excreta, making it possible for the virus to infect people who come into contact with contaminated dust or airborne particles. In addition, Seoul virus can be transmitted through the bite of an infected rat or by consuming food or water contaminated with rat urine or feces.

The symptoms of Seoul virus infection typically appear within 1-2 weeks after exposure and can include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, the virus can cause damage to the blood vessels, leading to bleeding disorders, low blood pressure, and acute kidney failure.

Seoul virus is found worldwide, but it is most commonly reported in Asia. People who work in rat-infested environments, such as sewers, warehouses, and farms, are at increased risk of exposure to the virus. There is no specific treatment for Seoul virus infection, but supportive care, such as fluid replacement and management of complications, can improve outcomes. Prevention measures include avoiding contact with rats and their excreta, using personal protective equipment when working in rat-infested areas, and practicing good hygiene.

Nucleocapsid proteins are structural proteins that are associated with the viral genome in many viruses. They play a crucial role in the formation and stability of the viral particle, also known as the virion. In particular, nucleocapsid proteins bind to the viral RNA or DNA genome and help to protect it from degradation by host cell enzymes. They also participate in the assembly and disassembly of the virion during the viral replication cycle.

In some viruses, such as coronaviruses, the nucleocapsid protein is also involved in regulating the transcription and replication of the viral genome. The nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2, for example, has been shown to interact with host cell proteins that are involved in the regulation of gene expression, which may contribute to the virus's ability to manipulate the host cell environment and evade the immune response.

Overall, nucleocapsid proteins are important components of many viruses and are often targeted by antiviral therapies due to their essential role in the viral replication cycle.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Paraguay" is not a medical term. It is the name of a country located in the central part of South America, bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Bolivia to the north and west, and Brazil to the east and northeast. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to try to help answer them for you.

'Insectivora' is an outdated taxonomic grouping that was once used to classify small, insect-eating mammals. This order included shrews, moles, hedgehogs, and several other related species. However, modern molecular evidence has revealed that this grouping is not monophyletic, meaning it does not include all descendants of a common ancestor. As a result, the order Insectivora is no longer recognized in current taxonomy. Instead, these animals are now classified into several different orders based on their evolutionary relationships.

Sigmodontinae is a subfamily of rodents, more specifically within the family Cricetidae. This group is commonly known as the New World rats and mice, and it includes over 300 species that are primarily found in North, Central, and South America. The members of Sigmodontinae vary greatly in size and habits, with some being arboreal while others live on the ground or burrow. Some species have specialized diets, such as eating insects or seeds, while others are more generalist feeders. This subfamily is also notable for its high degree of speciation and diversity, making it an interesting subject for evolutionary biologists and ecologists.

'Murinae' is not a medical term. It is a taxonomic classification used in biology, specifically for a subfamily of rodents that includes mice, rats, and several related species. The term 'Murinae' comes from the family Muridae, which is the largest family of mammals, containing over 700 species.

The misconception might arise because medical professionals sometimes use common names for various animals or organisms in their diagnoses, treatments, or research. However, it is essential to clarify that 'Murinae' is a scientific classification and not a medical term.

Antibodies, viral are proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection with a virus. These antibodies are capable of recognizing and binding to specific antigens on the surface of the virus, which helps to neutralize or destroy the virus and prevent its replication. Once produced, these antibodies can provide immunity against future infections with the same virus.

Viral antibodies are typically composed of four polypeptide chains - two heavy chains and two light chains - that are held together by disulfide bonds. The binding site for the antigen is located at the tip of the Y-shaped structure, formed by the variable regions of the heavy and light chains.

There are five classes of antibodies in humans: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. Each class has a different function and is distributed differently throughout the body. For example, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in the bloodstream and provides long-term immunity against viruses, while IgA is found primarily in mucous membranes and helps to protect against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

In addition to their role in the immune response, viral antibodies can also be used as diagnostic tools to detect the presence of a specific virus in a patient's blood or other bodily fluids.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but the term "shrews" is not a medical term. It is a common name used in zoology to refer to small mammals that are part of the family Soricidae and the suborder Soricomorpha. Shrews are insectivores, distantly related to moles and hedgehogs. If you have any questions about medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help!

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Panama" is not a medical term. It is a country located in Central America, known for its famous canal and diverse wildlife. If you have any questions about medical terms or conditions, I would be happy to help answer those!

I apologize for any confusion, but "Argentina" is a country in South America and not a medical term or concept. The term "argyria" may be what you're looking for, which is a rare condition resulting from the accumulation of silver compounds in the body, causing the skin to turn blue-gray. However, Argentina and argyria are two distinct terms with different meanings.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Guinea" is not a medical term. It is a geographical term referring to a region on the west coast of Africa, as well as the country of Equatorial Guinea and its neighboring countries. Additionally, "Guinea" can also refer to a unit of currency in Liberia.

If you have any medical concerns or questions, I would be happy to try to help answer them for you.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Southwestern United States" is not a term that has a medical definition. It generally refers to a geographic region in the western part of the United States, consisting of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. If you're looking for medical information, I'd be happy to help if you could provide more context or specify a medical topic.

I apologize for any confusion, but "Muridae" is not a medical term. It is a taxonomic category in biology, specifically it is a family of rodents that includes mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, and many other species. If you have any questions about medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help with those.

I apologize for any confusion, but "Chile" is not a medical term or concept. It is a country located in South America, known for its long and narrow geography, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try and help answer those for you.

Vero cells are a line of cultured kidney epithelial cells that were isolated from an African green monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) in the 1960s. They are named after the location where they were initially developed, the Vervet Research Institute in Japan.

Vero cells have the ability to divide indefinitely under certain laboratory conditions and are often used in scientific research, including virology, as a host cell for viruses to replicate. This allows researchers to study the characteristics of various viruses, such as their growth patterns and interactions with host cells. Vero cells are also used in the production of some vaccines, including those for rabies, polio, and Japanese encephalitis.

It is important to note that while Vero cells have been widely used in research and vaccine production, they can still have variations between different cell lines due to factors like passage number or culture conditions. Therefore, it's essential to specify the exact source and condition of Vero cells when reporting experimental results.

Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.

A mole (nevus) is a benign growth on the skin that is usually brown or black. Moles can appear anywhere on the body, alone or in groups. Most adults have between 10 and 40 moles. They typically appear during childhood and adolescence. Some moles may change over time, possibly becoming raised and/or changing color. It's important to keep an eye on moles and see a healthcare provider if any changes are noticed, as melanoma, a type of skin cancer, can develop from moles.

It is also worth noting that there are different types of moles including congenital nevi (moles present at birth), dysplastic nevi (atypical moles) and acquired nevi (moles that appear after birth). Dysplastic nevi are larger than average and irregular in shape, with color variations. They are more likely to develop into melanoma than regular moles.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Montana" is not a medical term or condition. It is the name of a state in the United States, located in the northwestern region of the country. If you have any questions about medical terminology or health-related topics, I would be happy to help with those instead.

'Cercopithecus aethiops' is the scientific name for the monkey species more commonly known as the green monkey. It belongs to the family Cercopithecidae and is native to western Africa. The green monkey is omnivorous, with a diet that includes fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. They are known for their distinctive greenish-brown fur and long tail. Green monkeys are also important animal models in biomedical research due to their susceptibility to certain diseases, such as SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus), which is closely related to HIV.

Seroepidemiologic studies are a type of epidemiological study that measures the presence and levels of antibodies in a population's blood serum to investigate the prevalence, distribution, and transmission of infectious diseases. These studies help to identify patterns of infection and immunity within a population, which can inform public health policies and interventions.

Seroepidemiologic studies typically involve collecting blood samples from a representative sample of individuals in a population and testing them for the presence of antibodies against specific pathogens. The results are then analyzed to estimate the prevalence of infection and immunity within the population, as well as any factors associated with increased or decreased risk of infection.

These studies can provide valuable insights into the spread of infectious diseases, including emerging and re-emerging infections, and help to monitor the effectiveness of vaccination programs. Additionally, seroepidemiologic studies can also be used to investigate the transmission dynamics of infectious agents, such as identifying sources of infection or tracking the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Bunyaviridae is a family of viruses that includes several genera capable of causing human disease. These viruses are primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks, or through contact with infected rodents or their excreta.

Some of the diseases caused by Bunyaviridae infections include:

1. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS): This is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses. It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their urine and droppings.
2. Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF): This is a serious and often fatal viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the CCHF virus. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, but can also be spread through contact with the blood or tissue of infected animals.
3. Rift Valley Fever (RVF): This is a viral disease that primarily affects animals, but can also infect humans. It is transmitted to humans through contact with the blood or tissue of infected animals, or through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
4. La Crosse Encephalitis: This is a viral disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It primarily affects children and can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis).
5. Toscana Virus Infection: This is a viral disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected sandflies. It can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and meningitis.

Prevention measures include avoiding contact with rodents and their excreta, using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing to prevent mosquito and tick bites, and seeking prompt medical attention if symptoms of a Bunyaviridae infection develop.

A nucleocapsid is a protein structure that encloses the genetic material (nucleic acid) of certain viruses. It is composed of proteins encoded by the virus itself, which are synthesized inside the host cell and then assemble around the viral genome to form a stable complex.

The nucleocapsid plays an important role in the viral life cycle. It protects the viral genome from degradation by host enzymes and helps to facilitate the packaging of the genome into new virus particles during assembly. Additionally, the nucleocapsid can also play a role in the regulation of viral gene expression and replication.

In some viruses, such as coronaviruses, the nucleocapsid is encased within an envelope derived from the host cell membrane, while in others, it exists as a naked capsid. The structure and composition of the nucleocapsid can vary significantly between different virus families.

A viral RNA (ribonucleic acid) is the genetic material found in certain types of viruses, as opposed to viruses that contain DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). These viruses are known as RNA viruses. The RNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded and can exist as several different forms, such as positive-sense, negative-sense, or ambisense RNA. Upon infecting a host cell, the viral RNA uses the host's cellular machinery to translate the genetic information into proteins, leading to the production of new virus particles and the continuation of the viral life cycle. Examples of human diseases caused by RNA viruses include influenza, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), hepatitis C, and polio.

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  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) became a nationally notifiable disease in 1995 and is now reported through the Nationally Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS) when fever is present in a patient with laboratory-confirmed evidence of hantavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2014, the Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists expanded the national reporting of laboratory-confirmed hantavirus infections to include HPS and non-pulmonary hantavirus infection, an illness with non-specific viral symptoms, such as fever, chills, headache, fatigue, but no cardio-pulmonary symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Reporting of non-pulmonary hantavirus cases began in 2015. (cdc.gov)
  • These were all laboratory-confirmed cases and included HPS and non-pulmonary hantavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 Prior to changing the case definition in 2015, data was not systematically collected and reported for non-pulmonary hantavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Dolin R. California encephalitis, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, and bunyavirus hemorrhagic fevers. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sin Nombre virus (SNV), as it is now known, is the primary agent responsible for Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and the deadliest member of the Hantavirus family. (medscape.com)
  • What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (also known as HPS)? (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a serious, often deadly, respiratory disease that has been found mostly in rural areas of the western United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare disease, and most tourists are not at increased risk for hantavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • The deer mouse is the primary carrier of the virus that causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • You cannot become infected by being near a person who has hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • What are the symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, and how long after infection do they appear? (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome usually appear within 2 weeks of infection but can appear as early as 3 days to as late as 6 weeks after infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus vaccine is a vaccine that protects in humans against hantavirus infections causing hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) or hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). (wikipedia.org)
  • The American virus causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: fever, chills, and severe muscle pain, followed by respiratory distress. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The most common type of hantavirus illness found in the United States is Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), the CDC says, and again, it's rare . (snopes.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening viral illness transmitted to humans from the infected urine, droppings or saliva of certain species of mice and rats. (lung.org)
  • It is among the most deadly known human viruses: 30 percent to 40 percent of people who are diagnosed die from hantavirus pulmonary fever. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS, or sometimes simply hantavirus) is a serious illness first identified in 1993 in the southwestern U.S. (bccdc.ca)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, or HPS, is a severe illness that is caused by a virus. (bccdc.ca)
  • The questions and answers below provide information for recent U.S. visitors to Yosemite and health care providers regarding the risk of exposure, diagnosis and testing for Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) among recent visitors to Yosemite National Park, as well as links and phone numbers for further information. (cdc.gov)
  • Am I at risk for developing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome? (cdc.gov)
  • The virus causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which begins with average flu symptoms that escalate dramatically to "shortness of breath and coughing as the lungs fill up with fluid" in four to 10 days, Besser said. (collegenews.com)
  • Little is known about it for this reason, not to mention that both of its two forms - Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - have spread all over the world via deer mice carrying the disease. (medicaldaily.com)
  • This newly discovered viral infection was named Sin Nombre virus infection or Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). (mcgill.ca)
  • Sin Nombre virus (SNV) and Andes virus (ANDV) cause most of the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) cases in North and South America, respectively. (nih.gov)
  • A spokeswoman for the Washtenaw County health department told USA Today that the woman recovered from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and is no longer in the hospital. (ksby.com)
  • Hantavirus was first discovered to be responsible for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in ill patients in the southwest United States in 1993. (ksby.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome-United States: updated recommendations for risk reduction. (ajtmh.org)
  • Using remotely sensed data to identify area at risk for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. (ajtmh.org)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: a clinical description of 17 patients with a newly recognized disease. (ajtmh.org)
  • Still, it can cause some serious illnesses in humans such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which is somewhat similar to the disease caused by coronavirus, or hemorrhagic fever. (sott.net)
  • But the CDC puts the mortality rate of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome - the disease caused by North American strains of the virus - as high as 36% . (ccn.com)
  • 2014 . Twenty years of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in Brazil: a review of epidemiological and clinical aspects . (ajtmh.org)
  • No therapy has proven beneficial in patients with Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by European hantavirus. (medscape.com)
  • Successful treatment of adults with severe Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (medscape.com)
  • Radiographic findings in 20 patients with Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome correlated with clinical outcome. (medscape.com)
  • Hantaviruses and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: when should you consider this diagnosis? (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome due to Andes virus in Temuco, Chile: clinical experience with 16 adults. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome--Northeastern United States, 1994. (medscape.com)
  • Assessment of person-to-person transmission of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in a Chilean hospital setting. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: prognostic factors for death in reported cases in Brazil. (medscape.com)
  • Climatic and environmental patterns associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Four Corners region, United States. (medscape.com)
  • The clinical syndrome caused by Sin Nombre virus (SNV) became known as Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) or, more accurately, Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS). (medscape.com)
  • It could be a sign they're on the way to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome . (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome has been reported only in the Americas. (who.int)
  • Eight case- patients experienced hantavirus pulmonary syndrome , of whom 5 required intensive care with ventilatory support and 3 died. (bvsalud.org)
  • The new agent was named the Sin Nombre virus and it is associated with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). (geometry.net)
  • There is no known cure or vaccine for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. (geometry.net)
  • Hantaviruses consist of several different strains, one of which causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a life-threatening disease marked by flu-like symptoms high fever, severe body aches, chills, troubled breathing and cough which progress rapidly to severe lung disease. (geometry.net)
  • In Asia and Europe hantaviruses cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) whereas the American hantaviruses cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). (reagena.com)
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is caused by a virus found in some rodents, primarily deer mice. (publichealthontario.ca)
  • To date, no human cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been reported in Ontario. (publichealthontario.ca)
  • These four people contracted hantavirus pulmonary syndrome after spending time in one of the 91 "Signature Tent Cabins" at Curry Village around the same time in June. (thomaspestservices.com)
  • In some cases, hantavirus can lead to potentially fatal conditions such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), or hantavirus-induced hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). (osmosis.org)
  • Hantavirus can cause a rare, but deadly, disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). (valleymed.org)
  • The more distantly related Hantaan, Seoul, Dobrava/Belgrade, and Puumala hantaviruses produce a distinct syndrome of hemorrhagic fever and renal failure (HFRS). (medscape.com)
  • European and Asian hantaviruses cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), a group of similar illnesses with symptoms including, fever, kidney failure, and bleeding. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) has symptoms that are often life threatening and include sudden-onset fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, cough, and shortness of breath. (tripprep.com)
  • viral-hemorrhagic-fevers fever with renal syndrome (HFRS), caused by different hantaviruses, begins like HCPS but does not have lung involvement. (tripprep.com)
  • A second type of illness caused by a hantavirus is Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). (snopes.com)
  • The respiratory syndrome caused by a hantavirus infection comes from breathing in small viral particles in the excrement of infected rodents. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • According to the CDC, "There is no specific treatment, cure or vaccine for hantavirus infection," but intensive care can help the patient if the syndrome is recognized early. (collegenews.com)
  • An association has been curated linking CD163 and Hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Homo sapiens. (mcw.edu)
  • Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), however, was not recognized until May of 1993, when an unusual illness struck a Navajo tribe living on the border of New Mexico and Arizona. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) precautions during the 1993 outbreak. (medscape.com)
  • Geographic distribution and viral cause of Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS). (medscape.com)
  • Seoul hantavirus causes the renal syndrome. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome is a group of similar illnesses caused by hantaviruses. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) caused by pathogenic hantaviruses in Europe and Asia is often characterized by acute kidney injury (AKI) with massive proteinuria. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hantavirus causes hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, thus posing a major threat to human health in Jiangxi Province, China. (zoonoses-journal.org)
  • Dobrava-Belgrade virus (DOBV) and Hantaan virus (HTNV) hantaviruses cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). (reagena.com)
  • Hantavirus is a life-threatening viral infection spread to humans by rodents. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hantavirus is a serious infection that gets worse quickly. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Physicians from the Indian Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that a rodent vector was responsible for the infection and identified the responsible virus as a member of the Hantavirus family. (medscape.com)
  • Should tourists, campers, and hikers worry about hantavirus infection? (cdc.gov)
  • What should I do if I think I have hantavirus infection? (cdc.gov)
  • Is there a cure for or vaccine against hantavirus infection? (cdc.gov)
  • No cure or vaccine is yet available against hantavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Is it safe to travel to areas where hantavirus infection has been reported? (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of hantavirus infection can be mild or severe, depending on whether a person's lungs become infected. (ca.gov)
  • There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infection, but early medical care can help if serious disease develops. (ca.gov)
  • How can I help prevent hantavirus infection? (ca.gov)
  • Because hantavirus infection can be serious, even deadly, it is important to know how to prevent it. (ca.gov)
  • Importantly, lung infection with various types of hantaviruses is often associated with respiratory exposure to aerosolized waste materials generated when workers clean and dump soiled bedding from rat cages. (osha.gov)
  • Hantavirus disease is a viral infection acquired through inhalation of aerosols of contaminated rodent urine and (possibly) feces. (tripprep.com)
  • American hantaviruses cause HCPS, a severe infection affecting the lungs and the heart. (tripprep.com)
  • A fatal case of hantavirus infection occurred in China in March 2020. (snopes.com)
  • Though rare, a single human case of hantavirus infection, which is spread by rodents, is neither an "outbreak" nor a new phenomenon. (snopes.com)
  • This is not the first time that cholesterol-related proteins have been implicated in viral entry and infection but Bates says, 'the hantaviruses seem to be exquisitely sensitive to the cellular cholesterol levels. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • The experimental drug also lowers cholesterol levels in cells, so Bates wondered whether statins could be used to fight a hantavirus infection. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Bates surmises that statins might be given after a known hantavirus infection, or even prophylactically to exposed individuals. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Is it true that hantavirus infection can be acquired from rodent excrement? (mcgill.ca)
  • What causes hantavirus infection? (msdmanuals.com)
  • The type of hantavirus in the western United States and Central and South America usually causes a lung infection that causes a cough, trouble breathing, and fluid in your lungs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hantavirus infection that affects your lungs can be deadly. (msdmanuals.com)
  • We can prevent and reduce the risk of hantavirus infection by taking precautions and being alert to the possibility of it," says Dr. Juan Luis Marquez, medical director with Washtenaw County Health Department. (ksby.com)
  • Serum samples from those afflicted demonstrated evidence of Hantavirus infection and within 10 weeks of the original outbreak, researchers had successfully developed a diagnostic test for the virus. (medscape.com)
  • September 7, 2012 - A third person has died of hantavirus infection in this summer's outbreak at Yosemite National Park. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus infection is a viral disease that is spread from rodents to people. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A few cases of hantavirus infection, spread by pet or laboratory rats, have occurred in the United States, Canada, and Europe. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms of hantavirus infection begin with sudden fever, headache, and muscle aches, typically about 2 weeks after exposure to the rodent droppings or urine. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Tubular and glomerular cells represent target cells of hantavirus infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We analyzed the cellular consequences of hantavirus infection by measuring adhesion and migration capacity of human renal cells infected with Puumala (PUUV) or Hantaan (HTNV) virus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Infection of kidney cells with hantavirus species PUUV and HTNV causes a significant reduction of migration capacity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The direct impairment of migration capacity of renal cells by hantaviral N proteins may contribute substantially to proteinuria observed in the clinical picture of hantavirus infection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The infection of renal cells by hantaviruses may contribute to proteinuria and may represent a determinant in the clinical course of HFRS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the underlying mechanisms and effects of hantavirus infection on human renal cells have not been investigated so far. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To identify the consequences of hantavirus infection, we analyzed adhesion and motility capacity of human renal cells infected with hantaviruses PUUV or HTNV. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Continuous public awareness and rodent control and exclusion are key measures in minimizing the risk for hantavirus infection in areas inhabited by deer mice . (bvsalud.org)
  • The deer mouse may develop chronic hantavirus infection and shed virus in its Serologic testing for hantavirus is available at the Hygienic Laboratory. (geometry.net)
  • Hantavirus infection may be asymptomatic, or in worst cases, it can cause a lethal disease. (reagena.com)
  • Retrospective analyses indicate that HPS has been present in North America since as early as 1959, and Hantavirus infections have now been reported in at least 32 states in the United States, as well as in Canada and South America. (medscape.com)
  • The basic pathophysiological lesion of HPS, and indeed of all Hantavirus infections, is a generalized increase in capillary permeability that results from endothelial damage. (medscape.com)
  • The vaccine is considered important as acute hantavirus infections are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers in the West African country of Guinea have discovered the first African hantavirus, a type of rodent- borne virus that can cause life-threatening infections in humans. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Researchers have discovered the first African hantavirus, a type of rodent-borne virus that can cause life-threatening infections in humans when it is inhaled through aerosolized rodent urine or droppings. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Hantavirus can cause life-threatening lung and kidney infections. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hantavirus infections are associated with domestic, occupational, or recreational activities that bring humans into contact with infected rodents. (ksby.com)
  • Ribavirin has been used to treat Hantavirus infections, but its efficacy in HPS remains unproven. (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus infections are becoming more common. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Severe infections with hantaviruses HTNV, Dobrava-Belgrade virus (DOBV), or PUUV are characterized by AKI with massive proteinuria. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It contains guidelines for employers on preventing hantavirus infections and putting in place an exposure control program (ECP) to minimize potential worker exposure to rodents, or rodent droppings, contaminated with hantavirus. (worksafebcstore.com)
  • A genus of the family BUNYAVIRIDAE causing HANTAVIRUS INFECTIONS, first identified during the Korean war. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Reagena has developed several lateral flow and enzyme immunoassays to be used as an aid in diagnosis of hantavirus infections. (reagena.com)
  • Hantavirus disease surveillance in the United States began in 1993 during an outbreak of severe respiratory illness in the Four Corners region - the area where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. (cdc.gov)
  • Does China Have a 'New' Outbreak of Hantavirus? (snopes.com)
  • A new disease outbreak caused by the hantavirus has been detected in China. (snopes.com)
  • A man who passed away in China's Yunnan Province tested positive for hantavirus, a rare type of virus transmitted from rodents to humans, and news reports about that event raised fears that a new disease outbreak was looming. (snopes.com)
  • However, a single reported case of hantavirus in China does not an outbreak make, and hantaviruses are hardly new. (snopes.com)
  • Because hantavirus is not new and because it isn't transmitted between humans, no one should fear that a new outbreak of disease caused by hantavirus is looming. (snopes.com)
  • New evidence from the CDC shows that a rat infestation is to blame for a hantavirus outbreak in Washington, D.C. (kgun9.com)
  • Genetic identification of a hantavirus associated with an outbreak of acute respiratory illness. (ajtmh.org)
  • Some people tried to stop the panic on social media by explaining some basics about hantavirus and talking some sense into those fearing another dangerous disease outbreak. (sott.net)
  • Due to an outbreak of HANTAVIRUS in Chile the local authorities in Peru are taking preventative measures with ships that have previously called in Chile. (ukpandi.com)
  • Etiology and epidemiology of the Four Corners hantavirus outbreak. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Third Death in Yosemite Hantavirus Outbreak - Medscape - Sep 07, 2012. (medscape.com)
  • As of the end of 2021* , 850 cases of hantavirus disease were reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993. (cdc.gov)
  • The map below shows the distribution by state of hantavirus cases in the United States from 1993 through 2021. (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus was not seen in the Americas until 1993, when it killed approximately 20 people in the western United States. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Hantavirus is so rare that fewer than 600 cases have been reported in the United States since the virus was identified in 1993, according to ABC News. (collegenews.com)
  • The illness first made headlines in 1993 when health officials in the southwestern United States investigated a cluster of deaths in young people, identified it as a new disease, and learned that it was caused by hantavirus and transmitted by infected mice. (geometry.net)
  • In the U.S., the type of hantavirus that causes HPS is known as Sin Nombre Hantavirus. (cdc.gov)
  • The host of the Sin Nombre hantavirus is the deer mouse ( Peromyscus maniculatus ), which is present throughout the western and central U.S., including Yosemite National Park. (cdc.gov)
  • The first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus has been reported in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said. (ksby.com)
  • The most important hantavirus in the U.S. that causes HPS is the Sin Nombre virus, which is spread by the deer mouse and white-footed mouse. (ksby.com)
  • The hantavirus strain common to the Yosemite area is sin nombre virus. (medscape.com)
  • These drome (HFRS) is caused by hantavirus. (cdc.gov)
  • Jiaonan County in Shandong Province is one of the dent hantavirus and the insectivorous hantaviruses were high-incidence HFRS areas in China. (cdc.gov)
  • The first hantavirus vaccine was developed in 1990 initially for use against Hantaan River virus which causes one of the most severe forms of HFRS. (wikipedia.org)
  • European and Asian hantaviruses can infect humans, causing HFRS, which is a febrile illness with kidney involvement that, for some types of hantaviruses, may include bleeding manifestations. (tripprep.com)
  • The disease is caused by a hantavirus that is carried by rodents and passed on to humans through infected rodent urine, saliva, or droppings. (cdc.gov)
  • However, visitors to rural areas and nature resorts -- campers, hikers, and others who take part in activities outdoors -- can become exposed to rodent urine, saliva, or droppings and become infected with hantavirus. (cdc.gov)
  • If your activities take you to areas where you may become exposed to rodents and their urine, saliva, or droppings, take the precautions listed in this pamphlet to prevent being exposed to hantavirus. (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus is a virus that spreads through the urine, droppings (poop), or saliva of wild rodents, including deer mice , which are common in many parts of California. (ca.gov)
  • Particles containing hantavirus get into the air when mouse urine, saliva, or droppings are stirred up. (ca.gov)
  • Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans from the dried droppings, urine, or saliva of mice and rats. (osha.gov)
  • Doctors suspect hantavirus if you have symptoms and you've been around rodents and their droppings. (msdmanuals.com)
  • HPS is caused by some strains of hantavirus and is a rare but severe and sometimes fatal respiratory disease that can occur one to five weeks after a person has exposure to fresh urine, droppings, or saliva from infected rodents," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. (ksby.com)
  • If the mice have set up housekeeping in that building, the hantavirus can be in droppings or urine. (963theblaze.com)
  • Never sweep or vacuum up rodent droppings or rodent nests -- this can throw hantavirus-carrying dust into the air. (medscape.com)
  • Hantaviruses are spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Because most strains of hantavirus show no evidence of transmitting from human-to-human. (ccn.com)
  • And if you are unfortunate enough to be infected, you probably wouldn't be able to pass on the virus by touching another person (According to Mayo Clinic, some South American strains of hantavirus have shown "evidence" of human-to-human transmission. (ccn.com)
  • Other rodents that carry strains of hantavirus that cause HPS have yet to be identified. (maryland.gov)
  • We don't yet know what symptoms the Sangassou virus might cause or how virulent it is," said ter Meulen, "but we have already obtained preliminary evidence that the Sangassou virus can infect humans, because we identified hantavirus-specific neutralizing antibodies in [the blood] of humans living in the area where the virus was detected. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Even persons with mild symptoms who suspect that they have been exposed to hantavirus should seek prompt medical attention because the illness can escalate very rapidly. (tripprep.com)
  • Hantavirus is a respiratory disease that first causes flu-like symptoms, then coughing and shortness of breath, and can eventually lead to fatal lung or kidney failure. (discovermagazine.com)
  • And because the virus can incubate in the body for weeks before symptoms appear, it wasn't until this past weekend that Yosemite officials were sure that two patients who died from hantavirus had contracted the disease when they visited the park back in June. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Because hantaviruses mimic flu symptoms early on, diagnosis may arrive too late. (medicaldaily.com)
  • What are the symptoms of hantavirus? (msdmanuals.com)
  • Then, you may have other symptoms depending on the type of hantavirus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • [ 1 ] but, except for the Andes hantavirus, have not been shown to be capable of human-to-human transmission. (medscape.com)
  • To identify host-cell genes needed for viral replication, Bates and Briley first used a less dangerous virus that was engineered to exhibit some characteristics of a member of the hantavirus group found in South America called Andes virus (ANDV). (infectioncontroltoday.com)
  • Andes Hantavirus as possible cause of disease in travellers to South America. (medscape.com)
  • rarely, Andes hantavirus in southern South America spreads directly between people in close physical contact. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Andes virus is the only person-to-person transmittable hantavirus. (reagena.com)
  • Hantavirus is carried by rodents, particularly deer mice. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Hantaviruses are viruses that are primarily carried by rodents. (tripprep.com)
  • Hantavirus is usually carried by rodents. (kgun9.com)
  • Carried by rodents, the hantavirus can cause severe respiratory disease, much like the coronavirus. (ccn.com)
  • What kinds of rodents carry hantavirus? (cdc.gov)
  • In the Southeast, the cotton rat is known to carry hantavirus. (cdc.gov)
  • Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantavirus is at risk for HPS and healthcare providers with a suspect case of hantavirus should contact their local health department to report the case and discuss options for confirmatory testing. (ksby.com)
  • Different kinds of mice and rats carry different hantavirus strains in different parts of the U.S. Nationwide, about 20% of these rodents are thought to carry hantavirus. (medscape.com)
  • Antibody responses in humans to an inactivated hantavirus vaccine (Hantavax). (wikipedia.org)
  • Hantavirus can cause serious disease in humans. (ca.gov)
  • This novel hantavirus is related to viruses that cause severe disease in humans in Central and Eastern Europe. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Hantaviruses are mainly transmitted to humans via inhalation of aerosols of contaminated rodent urine and (possibly) feces. (tripprep.com)
  • Instead, hantaviruses are spread from rodents to humans, and cases are extremely rare. (snopes.com)
  • Hantaviruses are distributed worldwide and among the emerging pathogens that attract the attention of kidney research due to increasing numbers of cases and due to identification of novel species with pathogenic potential to humans [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans via the aerosolized urine, faeces, or saliva of chronically infected carrier rodents. (reagena.com)
  • Hantavirus can infect humans, with the main reservoirs being rodents. (osmosis.org)
  • Pathogenic hantavirus serotypes are considered to be strict- gov/EID/article/21/1/14-0960-Techapp1.pdf). (cdc.gov)
  • However, there are numerous other pathogenic hantaviruses. (medscape.com)
  • Currently, over 20 different human pathogenic hantaviruses have been identified worldwide. (reagena.com)
  • However the vaccine is thought not to be effective against European hantaviruses including Puumala (PUUV) and Dobrava-Belgrade (DOBV) viruses. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hantavirus Mosaic 2 Eurasiatypes Hantaan (HTNV), Puumala (PU. (euroimmun.com)
  • The Puumala hantavirus is a causative agent of nephropathia epidemica (NE) and it is carried by the bank vole ( Myodes glareolus ). (reagena.com)
  • Since January 2017, there have only been 728 cases of hantavirus disease in the U.S. (ccn.com)
  • CDC researchers said it is possible to contract hantavirus just by being exposed to or inhaling rodent feces, saliva or urine around them. (kgun9.com)
  • Hantavirus is spread by contact with rodent feces, urine and saliva, or by inhaling exposed airborne particles. (thomaspestservices.com)
  • Diagnosis is made by taking a blood sample and testing it for hantavirus antibodies using the ELISA, Western blot or strip immunoblot methods. (bccdc.ca)
  • Hantavirus, a flu-like disease spread by rodents, was the cause of death for a California man camping in Yosemite National Park, officials from the California Department of Public Health confirmed. (collegenews.com)
  • Hantavirus, a disease spread by rodents. (thomaspestservices.com)
  • The hantaviruses are RNA zoonotic viruses that are generally spherical in shape, measuring 70-100 nm in diameter, and can be identified by inclusion bodies and distinctive gridlike patterns on electron microscopy. (medscape.com)
  • Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by wild rodents and occur worldwide. (ksby.com)
  • About 20 viruses have been identified within the genus Hantavirus, family Bunyaviridae, but only 11 have been shown to cause human disease. (medscape.com)
  • Hantaviruses form a genus of viruses that cause a variety of human diseases that range from a relatively mild condition to severe illness depending on the hantavirus. (who.int)
  • These rodents are a nuisance, but they also pose a more serious health risk: the spread of viruses such as the hantaviruses. (geometry.net)
  • Other hantaviruses for which the vaccine is used include Seoul (SEOV) virus. (wikipedia.org)
  • As of 2019 no hantavirus vaccine have been approved for use in Europe or USA. (wikipedia.org)
  • A phase 2 study on a human HTNV/PUUV DNA hantavirus vaccine is ongoing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Miller, Ryan W. "A Case of Hantavirus has Been Reported in China. (snopes.com)
  • The first strain of hantavirus was recorded during the Korean war, when it killed 190 American G.I.'s and sickened about 3,000. (snopes.com)
  • The primary carrier of the HPS strain of hantavirus is the deer mouse. (geometry.net)
  • newspaper reported that a person from the southern Yunnan province died after testing positive for hantavirus. (sott.net)
  • Hantavirus particles are not found within the renal tubular cells of patients with HPS. (medscape.com)
  • However, the detailed mechanisms of renal impairment induced by hantaviruses are not well understood. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hantavirus is spread from wild rodents to people. (cdc.gov)
  • Hantavirus infects wild rodents throughout the world. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Hantavirus is primarily spread through direct contact with infected rodents, not by human-to-human transmission. (ccn.com)
  • In contrast to hantavirus illnesses, COVID-19 has encircled the globe in a matter of months since its initial detection in late 2019. (snopes.com)
  • Due to the case review and confirmation process, annual hantavirus case information is reported in the spring of the following year. (cdc.gov)
  • Brazil has the highest annual hantavirus mainly in the Americas. (tripprep.com)
  • mice ( Mus musculus ), 15.4% in Chinese hamsters ( Crice- of Hantavirus, China tulus griseus ), 10.3% in brown rats, 10.1% in striped field mice ( Apodemus agraius ), and 3.0% in greater long-tailed hamsters ( C. triton ). (cdc.gov)
  • Surprisingly, after trapping various types of rodents, researchers confirmed that this lethal Hantavirus emerged from mice and some rats. (mcgill.ca)
  • I remember years ago, when the AID virus and all the stigma attached, there was the suggestion that the hantavirus, supposedly to be contracted from rats, circulated in the native population of the US could be a possible cause. (sott.net)
  • Hantaviruses infect various species of rodents throughout the world. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Five of the "New World" Hantaviruses cause HCPS in North America, while a few others cause disease in Central America and South America. (medscape.com)
  • SNV is the prototypical New World Hantavirus and is the cause of the vast majority of cases of HCPS in the United States (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • Hantavirus is a severe and sometimes fatal respiratory disease. (pinnacol.com)
  • Contact your local or state health department for information about hantavirus disease cases in your area. (cdc.gov)
  • Initially called "Four Corners Disease," the malady was later traced to a previously unknown hantavirus carried by the deer mouse. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Provides references that aid in recognizing disease characteristics and hazards associated with hantavirus. (osha.gov)
  • China has the highest mainly of hantavirus disease. (tripprep.com)
  • The hantavirus disease is highly fatal. (ccn.com)
  • Field mice have been known to carry a nasty disease called Hantavirus. (963theblaze.com)
  • Hantavirus was first recognized as an infectious disease in the early 1950s when a cluster of 3,000 United Nation troops stationed in Korea was struck by a mysterious illness. (medscape.com)
  • Last year, 10 people were infected with hantavirus in Yosemite National Park . (capradio.org)
  • People can become infected with hantavirus when they breathe in air that is contaminated with the virus. (ca.gov)
  • Like each of the more than two dozen other types of hantavirus, Sangassou virus is carried by only one host species-limiting its spread to the natural range of the African wood mouse, from southern Guinea across parts of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast, to Ghana. (sciencedaily.com)
  • After finding the virus, the group cloned and sequenced it and compared it with known hantaviruses. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The new virus shares approximately 75 percent of its nucleotides and 85 percent of its amino acids with Asian and European hantaviruses. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Seoul virus is a type of hantavirus found in many parts of the world, including the United States. (osha.gov)
  • Resources on this Hantavirus Safety and Health Topics page may also be useful for protecting workers from exposure to Seoul virus in ratteries. (osha.gov)
  • Lindsey spoke as part of Virus Hunters' feature on hantaviruses, entitled Virus Hunters with David Quammen: Hanta . (medicaldaily.com)
  • And given that the CDC identifies extremely high fatality rates for diseases caused by both "New World" and "Old World" hantaviruses , the reemergence of the virus could potentially be even more catastrophic than that of the coronavirus. (ccn.com)
  • Hantavirus illness begins one to six weeks after exposure to the virus. (medscape.com)
  • Culture de cellules infectées par le virus Ebola, virus isolé sur un malade de Côte d'Ivoire par Leguenno en 1995. (pasteur.fr)
  • Hantavirus is a single-stranded RNA virus, which belongs to the Bunyavirales order. (osmosis.org)
  • Only the deer mouse is considered to be a significant source of hantavirus in BC. (bccdc.ca)
  • In the United States, the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), the cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus), the rice rat (Oryzomys palustris) in the Southeast, and the white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) in the Northeast are the rodents that carry hantaviruses that cause HPS. (maryland.gov)
  • The particular organs affected are related to the specific species of Hantavirus. (medscape.com)
  • There are several species of hantavirus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Each hantavirus species is carried primarily by a distinct rodent host. (reagena.com)