Back to Search Start Over

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome -- Five States, 2006.

Authors :
Engelthaler, D.
Levy, C.
Ettestad, P.
Kruger, K.
Schuermann, J.
Leslie, M.
Source :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 6/9/2006, Vol. 55 Issue 22, p627-629, 3p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Reports on the increase in cases of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the U.S. in 2006. Symptoms associated with HPS, including headache and fever; Case-fatality ratio of HPS in states such as Arizona and New Mexico; Virus that causes HPS; Measures to prevent HPS, including sealing up holes inside and outside the home to prevent entry of rodents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
55
Issue :
22
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21147273