HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Sore Throat And Runny Nose After Exposure To Mouse Droppings Symptoms Of A Hantavirus Infection?

I swept up some mouse droppings without taking any precautions 2 weeks ago. I haven t felt well since. I now have flu symptoms (general aches, sore throat, runny nose) but no fever and none of the large muscle body aches. Is it possible that I have hantavirus?
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The infection with hantavirus is occurred when people inhale air contaminated with the virus (airborne transmission). Symptoms include general (fever, fatigue, large muscles ache); gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, etc). You are only reporting general aches (no large muscle aches); sore throat and runny nose; altogether symptoms of a common cold/influenza with no fever. So, do not think of hantavirus this time but to a possible influenza virus.Get more rest. Drink plenty of fluids. Gargle with warm water and salt.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Are Sore Throat And Runny Nose After Exposure To Mouse Droppings Symptoms Of A Hantavirus Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The infection with hantavirus is occurred when people inhale air contaminated with the virus (airborne transmission). Symptoms include general (fever, fatigue, large muscles ache); gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, etc). You are only reporting general aches (no large muscle aches); sore throat and runny nose; altogether symptoms of a common cold/influenza with no fever. So, do not think of hantavirus this time but to a possible influenza virus.Get more rest. Drink plenty of fluids. Gargle with warm water and salt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.