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.

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Negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and russia: Zelenskyy named the timeline for possible progress and the agenda

Ukraine and the United States are working to resume negotiations after the elections in russia. Possible agreements include energy and grain exports.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 08:19 PM • 3674 views

Putin refused to make concessions regarding Ukraine after the CIA chief's visit - WP

Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:48 AM • 13753 views

The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, including air defense

The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.

Economy • September 2, 04:50 PM • 12375 views

A biolaboratory complex was created on an island: the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine says that Russia is experimenting with viruses in the middle of a reservoir

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia created a secret complex on an island in Tver Oblast for experiments with dangerous pathogens. The intelligence service warned of the risk of contamination of the reservoir and epidemics.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:20 PM • 5033 views

Researchers announce promising developments in hantavirus drugs following cruise ship outbreak

Scientists are testing an autoimmune disease drug to treat hantavirus. Research was intensified following an outbreak of the infection on a cruise ship.

Health • June 4, 01:39 AM • 5127 views