Public Health Problem The Outbreak Of Hantavirus...

Public Health Problem The hantavirus is a virus that is transmitted to humans by rodents. An infection with this virus can develop into Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a disease that affects the lungs and kidneys, which can ultimately be fatal. Humans can contract the virus by coming in contact with mice nests, droppings, or by inhaling contaminated air. Rodents can also spread the disease by biting someone (which is rare), or if a person eats something that is contaminated. The first known outbreak of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) was in May 1993, when it hit Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. After a young couple died from unidentified pulmonary disease similar cases began to surface in the same area.Tissues from infected patients were sent over to the CDC where they found a link among all the patients, it was some kind of unknown hantavirus. Since there was other known cases of the hantavirus in Europe and Asia that were caused by rodents researchers concluded that this outbreak was caused by rodents also. That same year deer mice, who are reservoirs to the virus, were captured and taken away from their peridomestic homes owned by patients. The reason behind the 1993 outbreak was most likely the result of increased vegetation in the Four corners area, thus the rodent population increased and as more rodents entered human homes more humans were inhaling contaminated air. Luckily in the recent years there has not been many cases of HPS but we may areShow MoreRelatedThe Public Health Triad Essay1017 Words   |  5 Pages The role of public health in our society cannot be underestimated. The main goal of public health is to prevent and control diseases with the aim of promoting health. Humans contribute to this health promotion. However, human actions are also responsible to some detrimental health effects. Human behavior through habitat modification has led to the emergen ce of infectious diseases â€Å"Modification ofRead MoreClimate Change : A Look On Public Health1261 Words   |  6 PagesDixon English Composition 3 November 2015 Climate Change: A Look on Public Health What will happen to the future of humanity if climate change is allowed to have its way with the human race? What disasters will climate change force upon civilization? Will the human race slowly be extinguished? What will happen to individual people as the Earth’s climate gets more and more violent? Climate change will affect the general public’s health; the only question is â€Å"How much?† Climate change’s effects are veryRead MoreEssay about Bioterrorism - Viral Hemorrhagic Fever2177 Words   |  9 Pagesgenerally fairly similar regarding the high fevers and hemorrhages they cause. Because of past outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fever, scientists have reason to believe that terrorists have easier access to the deadly viruses and therefore are more likely to use the virus to kill and scare the general public. When the economy suffers, not only are people?s financial lives affected but also their health. Viral hemorrhagic fever, abbreviated as VHF, is a deadly disease that can occur in animals, primarilyRead MoreApa Style Lite for College Papers15275 Words   |  62 Pagesit! While the last edition devoted a chapter to â€Å"Material Other Than Journal Articles† as an aid for students (chapter 6), the current edition has eradicated all such guidance. Take this advice from the APA: â€Å"Not writing for publication? Not our problem!† Final manuscripts. The APA calls papers written for publication copy manuscripts. They are formatted to aid the publication process, not the reader. When not writing for publication â€Å"the manuscript must be as readable as possible† (APA, 2001, p