Huntwirus, the disease that caused the death of Batsi Arakawa, wife of actor Jean Hackman, has claimed the lives of three people in California.
After 65 -year -old Arakawa, on 26 February, the 95 -year -old was found to be dead with hackman, the authorities confirmed the cause of death, as “Hunwirus pulmonary syndrome” (HPS), while hackman succumbed to the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with advanced. Alzheimer’s disease,
Now, Mono County Public Health has confirmed a total of three deaths due to Huntwirus in the Mammath Lakes, a city in Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.
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Hantaviruses includes one Virus It is mainly performed by rodents who Dr., a molecular virologist at the University of Queensland in Australia. According to rice parry, severe respiratory or kidney diseases in humans can cause.
After 65 -year -old Bitsi Arakawa, on 26 February, 95 -year -old husband was found dead with Jean Hackman, the authorities confirmed the cause of death as Huntwirus Pulmonary Syndrome. (Ron Gallela/Ron Gallela Collection through Getty Image)
Most of the huntwirus found in North, Central and South America can cause HPS. About 40% of the disease is deadly rate Those who are infected,
Recently all three cases of California have been fatal, which Dr. Tom Boo, Public Health Officer of Mono County has described as “tragic and dangerous”.
“We do not have a clear understanding of where this young adult may have contracted the virus,” Boo said in a press release.
“Increase in indoor mice increases the risk of Huntavirus exposure.”
There were “several rats” in a person’s house, but no evidence of mice was found in the other two houses.
Boo said, “The incident of three cases in a short period has worried me, especially at the beginning of the year,” Bu said.
“We observed some mice in the workplace, which is not uncommon for indoor places at this time of the year in Maamth Lakes,” he said. “We have not identified any other activities in the weeks before the disease, which would have increased the increase in contact with this person’s mice or their drops.”
The most common type of rodent deer mouse to carry it in the US is the mouse. A health officer advised, “Many of us face deer mice in our daily life and there are some risks. We should pay attention to the presence of mice and be careful around their waste.” (Istock)
The public health officer said that Huntwirus cases are usually seen in late spring and summer.
Looking at three cases at the beginning of the year “is unusually unusual.”
“We believe that this year deer mouse numbers are high in mammath (and perhaps in eastern Sierra),” Boo wrote. “Increase in indoor mice increases the risk of Huntavirus exposure. Therefore, it is important for caution.”
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None of the infected individuals would have exposed them to the virus, such as cleaning the bad ventilated indoor areas or outbuated with a lot of mouse waste, the officer went away.
“Instead, these people may have been exposed during normal daily activities, either at home or workplace,” he said.
“Many of us face deer mice in our daily life and some risk. We should pay attention to the presence of mice and be careful around their waste.”
How the huntwirus spreads
Parry first told Fox News Digital, “Hantaviras usually spread when humans breathe in virus particles from distracted rodents urine, drops or nests.”
According to the CDC, Huntaviras found in the US are not known to spread among people.
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According to the CDC, other mechanisms of spreading include breathing in contaminated air while cleaning after rodents, touching contaminated objects and then touching the nose or mouth, cutting or scratching by an infected rodent and eating contaminated food with viruses.
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Langon Health and Fox News Clinical Professor Dr. Mark Sigal agreed that the saliva of Hantavirus rodents could spread through dust, urine and those places.
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Most common Rodent The deer mouse to take it to America is confirmed by the doctor.
The CDC stated that most of the cases of Huntaviras are seen in rural areas, where rodents are more likely to go to homes or barn.
Seagal said that it rarely affects humans “because only a few rodents, and they are not all in contact-but one-third of the cases are fatal.”
Symptoms and treatment
Early symptoms of Huntavirus include fever, muscle pain, fatigue and Gastrointestinal issues According to Parry, it appears even after one to eight weeks of exposure.
“These severe respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and progression of fluid in the lungs after four to 10 days,” he said.
Hantavirus is an RNA virus that can be transmitted to humans through rodent droplets, causing serious illness. (Istock)
The Sin Nombre virus is the most common huntavirus in the United States, causing Hantwirus pulmonary syndrome with a mortality rate of about 38%.
“It usually becomes fatal when the lungs fill with fluid, causing Respiratory failure And inadequate oxygen reaching vital organs, “Parry said.
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There is no specific antiviral treatment for huntwirus, although the expert said, although the initial intensive care with oxygen therapy and Auxiliary measure Is important.
The CDC said, “Early intensive medical care is important because patients who have sudden acute disease may rapidly become seriously ill and die,” the CDC said.
Early symptoms of Huntavirus include fever, muscle pain, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues that appear anywhere for one to eight weeks after exposure. (Istock)
“If a patient is experiencing a complete crisis, it is less likely that treatment will be effective.”
Monitoring may include supportive care Heart ceremonyAdminister liquids and oxygen, and put the patient on a ventilator as required. Patients can also receive extensive spectrum antibiotic therapy, fever redundant and painkillers.
“Initial intensive medical care is important, as patients who have sudden acute disease may rapidly become severe and die.”
“Although there is no cure for the Huntwirus pulmonary syndrome, it is important to find medical care during respiratory lack, as the patient may require support from a mechanical ventilator or extra-corporal membrane oxygenor (ECMO) machine, which is to distribute adequate oxygen to give adequate oxygen to his body,”
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“With even medical care, 30% to 40% of people who develop Huntavirus pulmonary syndrome will not survive.”
Hunaviras prevention
To prevent the virus from spreading, mono county public health recommended to seal the gaps in the house to prevent mice from entering and storing in rodent-proof containers.
Health authorities advised rodent droplets, nests or urine to vacuuming or sweep, as it can stir the virus in the air. (Istock)
He also advised against vacuuming or sweeping rodent drops, nests or urine, as it can shake the virus in the air.
Any contaminated areas should be sprayed with a disinfectant or fresh 10% bleach solution, they recommended, and any attached areas should be transmitted for at least 30 minutes before activities.
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People should wear gloves and an N -95 mask while cleaning the contaminated areas.
Health officials said, “Do not eat food that can be contaminated by rodents, and always wash your hands thoroughly after any possible risk.”
