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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (07): Uruguay (CA) fatal, susp.
Hantavirus -- UruguayPersonnel of the Ministry of Public Health are investigating the death of a young --28-years old -- agronomist caused by [a] hantavirus [infection]. After completion of the specific studies, which could take 48 hours, they will be able to determine if the young woman died as a consequence of the virus [infection].The disease is contracted by the inhalation of excretions or secretions of rodents infected by the hantavirus. As a preventive measure, personnel of the Department of Read more [...]
