Prevention and Treatment
Specific treatment for developed hantavirus infection is limited. Sanitation, avoiding rodent infestations, and reducing exposure to contaminated areas are the main preventive defenses. Sweeping or cleaning rodent droppings can aerosolize…
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Specific treatment for developed hantavirus infection is limited. Sanitation, avoiding rodent infestations, and reducing exposure to contaminated areas are the main preventive defenses. Sweeping or cleaning rodent droppings can aerosolize infectious material, so people should avoid disturbing heavily contaminated areas without precautions. Clinical management is mainly supportive, and severe cases may require intensive care.