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Discuss in depth the following topic. Do not write an opinion, but rather, information regarding the topic, citing source/s from which it came from.
In 1993, the first-time ever hanta virus, was discovered in the U.S., in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, killing young adults due to pulmonary edema. o Facts: The virus is carried by a deer mouse, Peromyscus, which does not become ill, but in whose urine and fecal material the virus is found. - There was a moderate ENSO event in 1991-1992. " The Four Corners region encompasses the area in which Colorado, The Four Corners region encompasses the area in which Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah come together. o What is the symbiotic relationship that is present, and amongst what organisms and why was the disease prominent that year? [This is a biogeographic scenario which is very interesting]Explanation / Answer
facts and informations of hanta virus-is known as HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME
* these are RNA viruses that are transmitted to humans by rodents.
* this is a disease in which,in the late stage of infaction with a hantavirus subtype, patients experience lung congestion,fluid accumulation in the lungs and shortness of breath.
*it was first identified in an outbreak in 1993 in the "four corners" area of southwestern US and found to be transmitted to humans by rodent urine,feces,saliva and by airbrone particles containing these items.
* it is not contagious.
*the incubation period for hantavirus is about one to five weeks.
*About 38% of hanta virus infection are lethal.
*hanta virus cause lung capillaries to leak fluid into lung tissues.
* there is no specific treatment of HPS (hantavirus pulmonary syndrome) patients are usually treated in an itensive care facility and often require respiratory support.
*RISK factors are any assosiation with rodents and their air brone body excretion.
*If the patient survives, there are usually no long term complications.
* there is no vaccine available to prevent hantavirus infection.
this are the most importants facts related to the hanta viruses.
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