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MSH: Infections with viruses of the genus HANTAVIRUS. This is associated with at least four clinical syndromes: HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME caused by viruses of the Hantaan group; a milder form of HFRS caused by SEOUL VIRUS; nephropathia epidemica caused by PUUMALA VIRUS; and HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME caused by SIN NOMBRE VIRUS.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. It is spread by mice and rats. They shed the virus in their urine, droppings and saliva. Tiny droplets with the virus can enter the air. People can get the disease if they breathe infected air or come into contact with rodents or their urine or droppings. You cannot catch it from people.</p><p>Early symptoms of HPS include</p><ul><li> Fatigue</li><li> Fever </li><li> Muscle aches, especially in the thighs, hips and back</li><li> Headaches</li><li> Chills</li><li> Dizziness</li><li> Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain</li></ul><p>Later symptoms include coughing and shortness
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