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A deadly new virus.

Authors :
Hurt III, Harry
Source :
Self; Apr95, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p88, 2p
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Reports on the outbreak of the hantavirus in the United States. Comparison with related viruses in Europe and Asia; Symptoms of viral infection; Morality rates; Concerns over the lack of effective treatment for hantavirus infections; Potential use of the drug ribavirin in treating a hantavirus strain called hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).

Subjects

Subjects :
HANTAVIRUSES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01490699
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Self
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9504072970