4 people died in America. A dangerous disease spreads among rats and leads to the death of humans

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/07/28

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - Four people have died in the United States due to the Hanta virus, which is a dangerous disease that spreads among mice and can be transmitted to humans. This virus has no cure, and may lead to death. US health authorities issued an urgent warning to citizens to be careful.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also be interested in:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA... not over yet.. The Corona virus is still claiming the lives of 1,700 people every week around the world</a> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9%204%20%D8%A3%D8%B4%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%A7..%20%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B6%20%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%B1%20%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%A6%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%20%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A4%D8%AF%D9%8A%20%D9%84%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B4%D8%B1.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hantavirus cases increase in Arizona</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there are currently increasing cases of Hantavirus infection. This virus is transmitted from rodents to humans when they come into contact with materials containing animal urine, saliva, or feces.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> According to Western media reports, US health authorities have confirmed that from the beginning of January to the beginning of July 2024, seven cases of Hantavirus lung syndrome were recorded in Arizona, including three cases that led to death. In addition, two cases were recorded in California, one of whom died.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hantavirus symptoms and health warnings</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Health authorities explained that the Hanta virus causes “severe and sometimes fatal respiratory illness.” Symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle aches that quickly make breathing difficult. She also noted that the virus could be present in many southwestern areas of the United States where there is rodent activity, even if mice are never seen.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The last case of Hantavirus in Coconino County was reported in 2016. The syndrome was first discovered in 1993 after the Navajo tribe residing on the border of Arizona and New Mexico became infected, and about 80% of the population died at that time.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Tips for preventing Hantavirus</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Public health officials recommend certain cleaning procedures for people experiencing rodent activity. These measures include spraying rodent droppings and nests with disinfectants such as bleach, sealing and disposing of them in the trash, and avoiding dusting infested areas. It is also recommended to prevent rodents from entering homes by closing holes larger than a quarter inch in diameter using wire or cement, and using traps for mice inside.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dr. Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, emphasized that the best way to prevent infection with this disease is to &quot;carefully disinfect and clean any rodent waste and not touch it.&quot;</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The warning in Arizona comes more than six months after a new case of &quot;zombie deer disease&quot; emerged in Yellowstone National Park, raising fears that the deadly disease could spread to humans.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-... Everything you need to know about West Nile fever and how to protect yourself from it</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%85%D8%B7%D8%B9%D9%88%D9%85%... new vaccines in Jordan soon</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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