Hantavirus
A dangerous virus transmitted from rodents to humans
Hantavirus is a pathogen of a group of infectious diseases transmitted to humans primarily through contact with rodents, which are the natural reservoir for the virus, or their secretions. Depending on the type, the virus can cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome or hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. The disease is characterized by a high fatality rate. Specific treatment is currently unavailable.
Cases of infection are recorded on all continents except Australia.
