A spike in hantavirus cases has raised alarms in Arizona and California, with four deaths recorded this year. Hantavirus, primarily spread by rodents, presents severe respiratory symptoms and has a 38% fatality rate. Health officials emphasize preventive measures like maintaining hygiene to prevent rodent infestations. There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for hantavirus, making awareness and early detection crucial.
Hantavirus kills four in US: Know all about this rat-borne, incurable disease. Should India be worried?
