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Hanta Virus: Hantavirus is a serious virus that can usually spread through contact with infected rats or their feces, urine, and saliva. This virus gradually affects the body and in many cases can cause serious problems related to the lungs. Alert continues regarding Hanta virus in India also. Doctors and experts are telling ways to avoid Hanta virus. In such a situation, the question is which people may be more at risk of Hanta virus?
If you also want the answer to this question then this article is for you. Here we know from experts who are more at risk of Hanta virus and how they can protect themselves from it.
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Who are at risk of Hantavirus?
Dr. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Internal Medicine Consultant, Regency Hospital, Gorakhpur, says thatIn places where cleaning has not been done for a long time and there is presence of dust, dirt or rats, there is a higher risk of Hanta virus spreading. When infected dust particles get mixed in the air during cleaning, this virus can reach the body through breath. According to experts, people working in places like warehouses, fields, basements, old closed rooms and store rooms need to take special precautions. Especially farmers, sanitation workers and those people who often come in contact with rats or their filth, they are at high risk of infection.
Early symptoms of Hanta virus
The initial symptoms of Hantavirus are very common. In such a situation, people often ignore it. Such as the patient feeling high fever, body and muscle pain, headache, weakness and fatigue. In some cases, serious conditions like difficulty in breathing, chest tightness and lung infection can also occur. In such a situation, if you also see these symptoms, do not ignore them but contact the doctor immediately.
How to protect yourself from hanta virus
Experts have also suggested some ways to prevent Hanta virus, which can be useful to a great extent. According to him, you have to take special care of cleanliness in and around your house. So that rats do not enter the house and stay away. Where there is danger of rats, mask and gloves should be worn while cleaning. Instead of directly dusting dry dust, it is considered better to spray disinfectant first.
