A life threatening viral condition caused by exposure to rodents and deer mice urine and faeces especially during camping and going in to old unused buildings.
It does not spread between humans.
Countries affected are:
North America
United States of America (Alaska, Hawaii, Oahu, Maui)
South America
Argentina
Europe & Russia
Albania
Austria
Croatia
Germany
Greece (Corfu, Crete, Rhodes)
Hungary
Republic of North Macedonia
Slovenia
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs should not be used as this condition can affect your kidneys. Check with your Medical doctor/Pharmacist when one can have any type of fever reducing medication to make sure it suitable for you.
Cause
Virus: Hanta virus
Exposure to rodents and mice nesting, urine and droppings.
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