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People who survived Hantavirus: 'Hell'
Lorn Varbarton had not heard of Hantavirus three years ago, when he was admitted to the hospital and put on life support due to the illness.
TL;DR
- Lorn Varbarton and Kristijan Ege shared their harrowing experiences of contracting and surviving Hantavirus.
- Hantavirus infections can present with flu-like symptoms, rapidly progressing to severe respiratory distress, kidney failure, and sepsis.
- There is no widely available vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Hantavirus; treatment is supportive and symptom-based.
- Recovery can be prolonged and difficult, with some survivors experiencing long-term health issues.
- A recent outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to three passenger deaths, increasing global awareness of the virus.
- Hantaviruses are a family of viruses primarily spread by rodents through contaminated urine, droppings, or saliva, often transmitted via inhalation.