Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS): Home Treatment
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Home Treatment
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 reduce your chances of getting HPS by:
- Reducing rodent numbers indoors and outdoors.
- Cleaning up rodent-infested areas.
- Taking precautions when hiking and camping.
| Last updated: | March 03, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Mark A. Rasmus, MD - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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