The doctor named a way to protect herself from hantavirus

On Tuesday, May 5, general practitioner Nadezhda Chernyshova told how to protect herself from the deadly hantavirus.

In conversation with aif.ru The specialist noted that the causative agent of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome is quite common in Russia. According to her, infection most often occurs during spring cleaning at the cottage: when sweeping, dust with virus particles rises into the air and enters the respiratory tract.

The doctor emphasized that it is better to replace dry cleaning with wet cleaning and carry it out using chlorine-containing products. For protection, it is recommended to use thick gloves and a respirator or mask, changing them regularly.

The specialist also pointed out that you should not eat foods damaged by rodents and drink questionable water — it should be boiled or bottled. During outdoor recreation, she advised not to put food on grass and surfaces without bedding, and after contact with the ground, be sure to wash your hands with soap before eating.

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The day before, three passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship died due to a possible outbreak of hantavirus. The liner was en route from Argentina to Cape Verde, writes RT. As noted by 360.ru At least three other passengers had symptoms of hantavirus. Doctors are helping them on board. In total, there are about 240 people on MV Hondius, including team members. It is noted that this disease is usually transmitted to humans from rodents, writes NSN. On May 5, the number of passengers infected with hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship increased to seven. This number includes three deaths.

Hantaviruses mainly affect small mammals, but they can also be transmitted to humans. Those infected in severe cases may develop lung damage, heart failure and hemorrhagic fever, IA Regnum notes.

Mortality in the severe pulmonary form of hantavirus can reach 40%, and the insidiousness of the infection is that for the first few days it disguises itself as a common cold. Life.ru . Experts already know about more than 50 types of hantaviruses. They were discovered half a century ago, the website clarifies. kp.ru .