Condition Article

Hantavirus Infections

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. Learn about symptoms and prevention.

Infectious Disease

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Definition

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. Learn about symptoms and prevention.

Concept record

Canonical title: Hantavirus Infections
Alphabetical key: H
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Hanta virus, HPS
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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