Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Acute respiratory illness in humans caused by the Muerto Canyon virus whose primary rodent reservoir is the deer mouse Peromyscus maniculatus. First identified in the southwestern United States, this syndrome is characterized most commonly by fever, myalgias, headache, cough, and rapid respiratory failure.

Synonyms:

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndromes

Broader Topics:

Hantavirus Infections
Respiratory Insufficiency

Narrower Topics:

None

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