Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Stay Vigilant

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Three people have died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, with more cases under investigation. The virus, which is usually transmitted through rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, can cause severe lung and kidney issues with high mortality rates. Treatment is supportive, and prevention involves sealing homes from rodents and using masks…

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Three people have died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, with more cases under investigation. The virus, which is usually transmitted through rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, can cause severe lung and kidney issues with high mortality rates. Treatment is supportive, and prevention involves sealing homes from rodents and using masks when cleaning up messes. Investigators are currently looking into the ship situation, reminding everyone to be vigilant about rodents. Support

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