Hantavirus Understanding a Deadly Zoonotic Threat
Published on: May 17, 2026, 3:50 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
Dr Tasaduk Hussain Itoo drtasadukitoo@gmail.com Hantavirus is a potentially deadly viral infection that has drawn increasing attention from scientists and public health experts due to its severe clinical manifestations and zoonotic origin. Although relatively rare compared with influenza, COVID-19, or dengue, hantavirus infections can produce life-threatening disease with remarkably high mortality rates. The virus belongs to the Hantaviridae family and is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents, particularly their urine, saliva, or droppings. Human infection usually occurs […]
