Bayou orthohantavirus
Bayou orthohantavirus
Bayou orthohantavirus (pronunciation: bay-oo ortho-hanta-virus) is a species of hantavirus that is primarily carried by the marsh rice rat (Oryzomys palustris). The virus is named after the Bayou region in the southern United States where it was first identified.
Etymology
The term "Bayou" refers to the marshy, slow-moving bodies of water found in the southern United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana. "Orthohantavirus" is derived from the Greek word "ortho" meaning "straight" or "correct", and "hantavirus", the name of the virus family to which it belongs.
Transmission and Symptoms
Bayou orthohantavirus is transmitted to humans through contact with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected marsh rice rats. The virus can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe respiratory disease that can be fatal. Symptoms of HPS include fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, followed by shortness of breath and coughing.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention of Bayou orthohantavirus involves avoiding contact with marsh rice rats and their droppings. There is currently no specific treatment, cure, or vaccine for hantavirus infection. Treatment involves supportive care and may include oxygen therapy, fluid replacement, and the use of medications to support blood pressure.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bayou orthohantavirus
- Wikipedia's article - Bayou orthohantavirus
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