BUNYAVIRUSES Flashcards
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hanta virus spread by
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rats and their excreta and humans inhaling particles from the urine, saliva or ingesting . virus can also enter through broken skin and bites
2
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hanta virus pulmonary syndrome
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initially presents as a flu like illness non cariogenic pulmonary edema, tachypnea, tachycardia . has a high mortality rate
3
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what diseases does hanta virus cause
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it causes 2 distinct dieases
HFRS- hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
- heaptopulmpnary syndrome
4
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tx of Hanta virus
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supportive,mechanical entilatio if the lungs are involved
5
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HFRS EPI
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It is endemic to Asia and Europe; the most common serotypes causing HFRS are Dobrava, Hantaan, Seoul, and Puumala. (off google)
