PEKALONGAN PORTAL – What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is a virus from mice and rodents. Can make you seriously ill:
HPS → lung disorder.
HFRS → kidney disorders.
Origin
First discovered in South Korea in 1978.
Major outbreak in the United States in 1993.
The Andes virus in South America has been proven to be transmissible between humans, but is not as widespread as Covid.
In Indonesia
The Seoul virus has been found in Java, Sulawesi and Bali.
The cases are rare, but you still need to be alert.
Also read: Getting to know the Nipah virus: a zoonotic threat that is of concern to the world
How to Anticipate
Stay away from mice: don’t let them into the house.
Clean the environment: avoid rat nests.
Use PPE if working in a risky area.
Check with a doctor if you have fever, shortness of breath or kidney problems after contact with rats.***
