Story Summary: comHanta virus is a distant cousin of Ebola virus, but is found worldwide. They represent one of the groups of zoonotic viruses, which can be transmitted from animals to humans. The Hantaan, Puumala, and Seoul viruses are found mostly in the Asia and Europe. They cause a group of illnesses called hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). In people with HRFS, the kidneys may not function properly, so the body is not as able to produce urine. In general, these hantaviruses cause death in less than 10% of the people who become infected with these viruses. So far, the second group of hantaviruses has been found only in the Americas. In New York, the New York-1 virus was linked to the white-footed mouse. Several other hantaviruses, Prospect Hill, Rio Segundo, Rio Mamore, and El Moro Canyon, have also been discovered, but they have not yet been associated with any disease in humans. HPS cases have also been confirmed elsewhere in the Americas, in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Paraguay and Uraguay. In addition, rodents carrying viruses similar to Sin Nombre have also been found in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico, but these hantaviruses have not been associated with disease in humans. In addition, rodents carrying viruses similar to Sin Nombre have also been found in Bolivia, Costa Rica and Mexico, but these hantaviruses have not been associated with disease in humans. medicarefinance. Please do not contact pr-inside. We will not be able to assist you….Read the Full Story

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