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Hantavirus is an emerging pathogen that is best described by which of the following statements?

A

Influenza-like symptoms are followed rapidly by acute respiratory failure

B

Hemolysis is common in infected patients

C

It is acquired by inhalation of aerosols of the urine and feces of deer

D

Transmission from human to human is common

High-Yield Explanation

One of the major emerging diseases. This disease is caused by a Hantavirus endemic in deer mice. It is not transmitted from person to person. The moality rate is 60%. Ribavirin has been used but is not effective. A vaccine is not available.

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