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Symptoms of Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, produces a characteristic pattern of symptoms that begins with a mild upper respiratory illness and can progress to intense coughing fits, vomiting after coughing, and a distinctive “whoop” during…
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Prevention of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis can sometimes be prevented, but in many cases the more accurate goal is risk reduction rather than complete elimination of risk. The condition develops when the epiglottis and surrounding supraglottic tissues become inflamed…
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Diagnosis of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted tests that identify inflammation of the epiglottis, the flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that helps keep food and liquid out of…
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FAQ about Hantavirus (Orthohantavirus)
Orthohantaviruses are a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents and some other small mammals. In people, they can cause serious disease, including a kidney-related illness called hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome and a…
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Prevention of Hantavirus (Orthohantavirus)
Orthohantavirus infections cannot be completely prevented in every situation, because the viruses are maintained in wildlife reservoirs, especially rodents, and human exposure can occur when people enter contaminated environments. For that reason, prevention is…
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Diagnosis of Hantavirus (Orthohantavirus)
Orthohantavirus infection is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with targeted laboratory confirmation. Because the illness often begins with nonspecific findings such as fever, muscle pain, and fatigue, medical professionals cannot identify it reliably from…
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Treatment for Hantavirus (Orthohantavirus)
What treatments are used for Orthohantavirus? Management is primarily supportive and intensive, because orthohantavirus infections do not have a broadly effective, routinely available antiviral cure. Treatment focuses on stabilizing breathing, circulation, and organ function…