PEKALONGAN PORTAL – The first Hantavirus was discovered in South Korea in 1978.
Major Hantavirus outbreak in the United States in 1993.
Can Hantavirus mutate? Yes, it can even be transmitted between humans, although it is not as serious as Covid.
What is Hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a virus from mice and rodents. Can make you seriously ill:
HPS → lung disorder.
HFRS → kidney disorders.
First discovered in South Korea in 1978.
Major outbreak in the United States in 1993.
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Andes virus has been proven to be transmissible between humans, but cases have been limited.
In Indonesia, the Seoul virus has been found in Java, Sulawesi and Bali.
The cases are rare, but you still need to be alert.
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.***
