Hantavirus Infection

Hantavirus infection is a serious disease caused by viruses in the Orthohantavirus genus, resulting in hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) or hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The disease is typically spread through contact with rodent droppings and can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms of HFRS include headache, abdominal pain, and kidney failure, while HPS symptoms include tiredness, fever, and shortness of breath.