Hantavirus: Symptoms, Prevention and How It Spreads - Stony Brook Medicine Health News
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Stony Brook Medicine published an explainer on hantavirus, detailing symptoms, prevention, and transmission, and offering advice on safe cleaning practices and seeking medical attention.
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- rodents
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Stony Brook Medicine published an article on May 4, 2026, addressing public concerns about hantavirus following the cruise ship outbreak. It emphasizes that hantavirus infections are rare in the US, with 890 cases reported between 1993 and late 2023. The article details how the virus spreads primarily through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, leading to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). It advises on safe cleaning practices for rodent droppings and seeking medical attention for flu-like symptoms after potential rodent exposure.
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