Hantavirus is a group of dangerous viruses transmitted from rodents to humans. In the latest episode of The Take, experts discussed just how frightening this virus truly is.
Hantavirus can cause two main syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), with death rates as high as 38–50% for HPS.
However, the virus does not spread easily from person to person; it is primarily transmitted through contact with saliva, urine, or droppings of infected rodents. Preventive measures include controlling rodents in and around homes, especially in rural areas.
Although it sounds alarming, experts stress that the infection risk for the general community remains low as long as proper sanitation and rodent control measures are in place.
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