शैडोइंग अभ्यास: What is Hantavirus and How it Spreads? | What are the Symptoms of the Hantavirus? | Dr. Binocs - वीडियो के साथ अंग्रेजी बोलना सीखें

Oh dear!

These reports say there have been a few new cases of Hantavirus in different parts of the world.

Wait!

Hantavirus?

Don't tell me we're heading into another lockdown?

Not quite Kitty, instead of panicking,

let's understand the science behind it by answering What if someone catches the Hantavirus?

Zoom in!

Hantavirus are microscopic viruses that belong to a family called Hantaviridae.

Since viruses cannot survive or reproduce on their own,

they must enter the cells of a living host to multiply.

Certain species of wild rodents such as deer mice and rice rat act as the natural hosts or carriers of Hantavirus.

Scientists believe that rodents became infected with Hantavirus thousands of years ago.

and have evolved alongside them ever since.

Because of this long relationship,

the rodents usually do not become seriously ill themselves.

Instead, the virus quietly lives inside their bodies,

especially in organs like the lungs and kidneys.

Once infected, rodents can carry the virus for long periods, sometimes for life.

As the virus multiplies inside the rodent,

tiny amounts are released through its urine, saliva and droppings.

These infectious particles can remain in the environment for days,

especially in dark, cool and dry conditions.

When dried urine or droppings are disturbed by sweeping,

vacuuming or movement, tiny virus particles can become airborne.

A person may then breathe them into their lungs through a process called aerosol transmission.

Less commonly, infection may occur if someone touches contaminated material and then rubs their eyes or mouth or through a rodent bite.

Scientists studying outbreaks in South America found that some forms of antivirus,

especially the Andes virus, may even spread through very close human contact,

although this is rare.

In general, however, Hantavirus is zoonotic in nature,

meaning it mainly spreads from animals to humans.

And what happens next is what makes the disease so dangerous.

At first, Hantavirus can feel like a normal flu.

A person may develop fever,

headaches, chills, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.

Because these symptoms are common in many illnesses,

Antavirus is difficult to recognize only.

However, in serious cases, especially in the Americas,

the virus can suddenly attack the lungs and heart.

This condition is called Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome .

Patients may begin coughing and struggling to breathe as fluid builds up in the lungs.

In Europe and Asia, Hantavirus more commonly affects the kidneys,

causing a disease called called renal syndrome with hemorrhagic fever.

One concerning fact about Hantavirus is that there is currently no specific cure or approved vaccine.

Doctors mainly provide supportive treatment such as oxygen therapy and IV fluids and breathing support to help the body fight the infection.

Recent studies show that early intensive medical care greatly improves survival,

making quick treatment extremely important.

The good news is that Hantavirus is largely preventable.

Health experts recommend keeping homes clean and sealing holes where rodents can enter.

Food should be stored safely,

hands should be washed regularly and contact with wild rodents should be avoided.

Most importantly, rodent droppings should never be swept or vacuumed while dry because that can send virus particles into the air.

Instead contaminated areas should first be sprayed with disinfectant of water before cleaning.

With these simple precautions we can greatly reduce the risk of infection and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.

Trivia time!

Did you know the virus was named after the Haantan River in South Korea?

Yes, Dr. Ho Wang Lee first isolated the virus in 1976 from a striped field mouse.

It's sketching time!

Today's sketch of the day goes to Nick Alex.

Hope you learned something critical today.

Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binox, Zooming out!

So Kitty, there's no need to worry just yet.

Aw, and here I was hoping for homeschooling again with the Dr. Binoc show.

Well, good try, but never mind.

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