Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Home Treatment

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Home treatment for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) focuses on avoiding exposure to rodents and getting immediate medical attention if you become ill after exposure. If you have symptoms such as a fever and muscle pain and there is a possibility that you have been exposed to rodents or their urine or droppings, you need to call a health professional immediately.

You can decrease your chances of getting HPS by:

Author: Ralph Poore
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Pierre Rollin, MD - Center's for Disease Control and Prevention
Last Updated: 03/28/2006

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