As novel coronavirus wreaks havoc on the world and its economy, China is apparently witnessing resurgence of another virus -– this time from rodents that reside in the dark underbelly of our world. Global Times tweeted on Tuesday that a person from “Yunnan Province died while on his way back to Shandong Province for work on a chartered bus on Monday. He was tested positive for #hantavirus. Other 32 people on bus were tested”.
Early symptoms of HPS include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, especially in thighs, hips, back, and sometimes shoulders.An infected person may also experience headaches, dizziness, chills, and abdominal problems. Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantaviruses is at risk of HPS. Rodent infestation in and around the home remains the primary risk for hantavirus exposure. Even healthy individuals are at risk for HPS infection if exposed to the virus.
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