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Hantavirus Overview and Prevention Guide by Dylan Koester is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Hantaviruses are a genus of viruses in the Bunyaviridae family that are carried by rodents and can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) or Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) in humans. The virus was first recognized during the Korean War and causes fluid buildup in the lungs and renal failure. It is transmitted to humans through inhaling aerosolized virus from rodent urine, saliva, or feces. While there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment, prevention focuses on minimizing contact with rodent

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Dylan Koester

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