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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. By : Delane , Kassidee and Laryssa. Causes of HPS. This disease is caused by the direct contact or inhalation of urine, droppings or saliva of an infected rodent. You are more susceptible to this disease if you live or work in rodent infested areas.

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

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  1. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome By : Delane, Kassidee and Laryssa

  2. Causes of HPS • This disease is caused by the direct contact or inhalation of urine, droppings or saliva of an infected rodent. • You are more susceptible to this disease if you live or work in rodent infested areas. • HPS is not communicable between humans or animals. This disease is purely environmental.

  3. Affected Organs • HPS primarily attacks the lungs. • It infects the walls of capillaries, making them leak and flood the lungs with fluid. • The fluid in the lungs makes breathing very difficult.

  4. Symptoms • Symptoms may seem similar to a severe cold or flu. • They may develop1 to 5 weeks after exposure. • Early symptoms: fatigue, fever, and muscle aches. • Later symptoms: coughing, shortness of breath, and severe breathing problems. • Other symptoms include headaches, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.

  5. How common is HPS ? • RARE! • In 2007, there were 465 reported cases in the USA, 35% of them were fatale.

  6. Treatment or Cure • There is no specific treatment for HPS however, cases are treated in the intensive care unit with oxygen therapy. • There is no known cure!

  7. Sources • Medscape reference Written by Dr. Burke A Cunha, MD at the University of New York School of Medicine 54 different doctors and theses were consulted by the authors regarding this disease • Alberta Health and Wellness This is a Government of Alberta website Written in conjunction with Health Link Alberta and Health Canada

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