Officer's Death Linked To Rodent Waste Aug 20, 2008
-- The death of an Ellensburg police officer appears to be the second hantavirus infection in Washington in less than a week, and homeowners should be careful with fall cleaning, a state epidemiologist said Tuesday. Sgt. Nelson Ng, 34, died Friday of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the Yakima County coroner reported. (KIRO TV, WA)
Hantavirus deaths rare Aug 20, 2008
There have been 35 cases of hantavirus infection in Washington, with 11 resulting in death, since 1993, said Baer ... There have been no other Kittitas County hantavirus infections or deaths, she said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Carbon County man dies of hantavirus Jun 14, 2008
"It is almost impossible to predict who will come down with hantavirus infection, but any activity that puts you in contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva or nesting materials can place you at risk for infection," said Dr. Tracy Murphy, state epidemiologist with the Wyoming Department of Health. "Even healthy individuals are at risk for HPS infection if exposed to the virus. So everyone needs to be aware of the risk of hantavirus and take precautions.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Be careful for mice, could spread hantavirus May 23, 2008
"Hantavirus infection has been associated with cleaning or occupying previously vacant cabins or other dwellings," Feist said in an official press release. Since 1993, nine cases of the virus have been reported to the North Dakota Department of Health. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
More of this story Apr 16, 2008
The state Public Health Laboratory confirmed the diagnosis of hantavirus infection last week ... Since 1993, 29 cases of hantavirus infection, including the eight deaths, have been reported in Montana ... Hantavirus infection is characterized by fever, muscle and body aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Infectious diseases may spark next war Feb 22, 2008
In fact, the first recorded case of Hantavirus infection was of a woman who had taken a python for a pet. The python shed the virus through its droppings, exposing the woman as she cleaned her house. (India Times, India)
Can hantavirus infection spread among humans? Jan 19, 2008
Can hantavirus infection spread among humans ... Can hantavirus infection spread among humans ... Ume findings raise the question: Can hantavirus infection spread among humans. (EurekAlert!)
Infected mice? Jan 5, 2008
Named after the Hantaan River in Korea, where a hantavirus infection was discovered during the Korean War. Found in numerous countries and at least 30 U.S. states. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protect against diseases when hunting or enjoying outdoor activities Nov 22, 2007
Mice can spread hantavirus infection to people, shedding the virus in droppings, urine and saliva ... About a third of hantavirus infections result in death. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
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Symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, sinus congestion, and a cough are not associated with Hantavirus infection. However, within one to five days, the illness quickly progresses to respiratory distress, including shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, caused by the lungs filling with fluid. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Public Urged To Take Precautions Against Hantavirus Jul 13, 2007
To reduce the risk of hantavirus infection, do not vacuum, sweep or dust areas for 30 minutes after opening doors and windows. When cleaning rooms or buildings, wet the surfaces with disinfectant (for example, a 10 percent bleach solution) before cleaning. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Possible Hantavirus death being investigated in Kanawha Mar 23, 2007
The lab result on the other man indicated an old Hantavirus infection, Gateley said. The man was never hospitalized. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Hantavirus kills BC teen Jun 22, 2006
The BCCDC issued a health alert at that time advising the public that while doing spring cleaning, they should take precautions to avoid contracting hantavirus infections which peak when people clean cabins, barns and garages. It is believed the unidentified boy lived in the picturesque Naramata, B.C. area featuring farms, vineyards and fruit orchards. (National Post)
