HANTA VIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME

Saji Preethi ben
Page No.15-17

In 1993, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) was identified in peoples staying south western united states. In 2002, they identified 318 cases of HPS in 31 states. In southwestern united state during spring of 1993, after the investigation of group of unexplained respiratory deaths showcased our ability to find new and emerging diseases. Other hantavirus joined with Sigmodontine rodents and cause HPS. Infected rodents are store virus in their saliva, urine and feaces for weeks, months or for life. The features of syndrome – acute febrile illness with cardiorespiratory compromise after direct contact or inhalation of aerosolized rodent’s excreta -it has been including disease with hemorrhage, then confirmed this syndrome is a viral haemorrhagic fever. For understanding of Hantavirus Disease, they allowed specific laboratory tests.
Keywords: Hantavirus, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Sin Nombre Virus.