Case of Hantavirus Confirmed in Herrera
A patient in the Nelson Collado hospital in Chitre is in critical condition after presenting symptoms of hantavirus. The man came from Llano Largo in Veraguas with symptoms that had not yet been confirmed as hantavirus. At this moment he remains in serious condition and is being watched closely by doctors. (Dia a Dia)
Editor's Comment: You might want to take a moment to brush up on Hantavirus. This is an issue that comes back around every year, especially during the dry season. Small rodents such as mice carry the hantavirus but it does not make them sick. Humans are exposed to the hantavirus, typically when sweeping out areas where there are mice droppings or urine, the dust becomes airborne, and it's inhaled, making the person sick. In Panama people clear out areas of their homes in the interior and they rent them out, especially during carnival. Anyway, be aware, learn, avoid contact. It's out there.
