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Treating Hantavirus

Hantavirus Fact Sheet (PDF 66 KB)

Individuals suspected of being infected with hantavirus should be hospitalized immediately. Medical management within 24 to 48 hours of respiratory difficulty is critical for recovery.

Ribavirin may be beneficial against hantavirus and is currently being evaluated.

Treatment Recommendations

• Immediate hospitalization

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