Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Question 1

What are the causative organisms of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome?

Answer 1

Hantavirus

Question 2

What form of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is Hantavirus?

Answer 2

Virus

Question 3

What are the most common modes of transmission for Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 3

Vehicle–airborne virus emitted from rodents

Question 4

What are the virulence factors for Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 4

Ability to induce inflammatory response

Question 5

How do you culture/diagnose Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 5

Serology (IgM), PCR identification of antigen in tissue

Question 6

How do you prevent Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 6

Avoid mouse habitats and droppings

Question 7

How do you treat Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 7

Supportive

Question 8

What are the epidemiological features of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Hantavirus)?

Answer 8

United States: 10 to 25 cases per year; similar rates internationally. Previously thought to be universally lethal, but now known fatality rate is 25% to 50%.

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