hantavirus definition by Wordo

Noun

Any

virus

of

the

genus

''

Hantavirus

'',

transmitted

by

aerosolized

rodent

excreta

or

rodent

bites

,

especially

the

deer mouse

.

Hantaviruses

cause

(

HPS

):

incubation

lasts

for

1

–

5

weeks

,

sickness

begins

with

fever

and

muscle

aches

,

followed

by

shortness

of

breath

and

coughing

.