Hantavirus (Hanta Pulmonary Syndrome)

Question 1

morphology

Answer 1

single stranded RNA enveloped, negative sense segmented virus

Question 2

transmission

Answer 2

inhalation of rodent excreta from deer mice- mice droppings; does not spread between humans

Question 3

presentation of pulmonary syndrome

Answer 3

fever, cough, myalgia, pulmonary edema, hypotension; rapid progression and fatal

ARDS, hemorrhages, renal failure

Question 4

commonly scene where and in who?

Answer 4

midwest, california, campers, hikers