HMPT (Hantavirus-Related, Multiple Pathogenic Types) virus refers to a class of viruses under the broader Hantavirus category, which is carried by rodents. Hantaviruses can cause diseases such as Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), both of which can be fatal in some cases.
These viruses are primarily transmitted to humans through the inhalation of dust contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. While there are multiple types of hantaviruses, they are typically associated with specific geographical areas and rodent species.
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS): This is primarily found in the Americas and is transmitted by deer mice. The disease can cause symptoms like fever, muscle aches, dizziness, and in severe cases, pulmonary edema, which leads to respiratory failure.
- Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS): This form of the disease occurs mostly in Asia and Europe, and is associated with different strains of hantavirus, such as the Seoul virus, transmitted by rats. It typically leads to kidney failure and bleeding disorders.
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