Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome in Canada
Bryce M. Warner, Sebastian Dowhanik, Jonathan Audet, Allen Grolla, Daryl Dick, James E. Strong, Darwyn Kobasa, L. Robbin Lindsay, Gary Kobinger, Heinz Feldmann, Harvey Artsob, Michael Drebot, David Safronetz
Abstract
Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) is a severe respiratory disease caused by Sin Nombre virus in North America (SNV). As of January 1, 2020, SNV has caused 143 laboratory-confirmed cases of HCPS in Canada. We review critical aspects of SNV virus epidemiology and the ecology, biology, and genetics of HCPS in Canada.
Topics & Concepts
HantavirusHantavirus pulmonary syndromeEpidemiologyVirologyDiseaseHantavirus InfectionBiologyMedicineIntensive care medicineVirusPathologyViral Infections and VectorsFire effects on ecosystemsViral Infections and Outbreaks Research