📡 Transmission
Contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Andes strain: limited human-to-human transmission.
⏱ Incubation period
1–8 weeks (typically 2–4 weeks)
🌡 Symptoms
Fever, muscle aches, fatigue. Progresses to severe respiratory distress (HPS) or hemorrhagic fever (HFRS).
🛡 Prevention
Avoid rodent contact. Seal gaps in buildings. Use gloves when handling potentially contaminated materials.
💊 Treatment
No specific antiviral. Supportive care. Early ICU admission critical for HPS.
📊 Case fatality rate
30–40% (HPS form)