华盛顿惠特曼郡报告的第一例汉塔病毒死亡 与鼠类接触有关 First hantavirus death reported in Washington's Whitman County, linked to rodent exposure.

今年华盛顿州首例汉塔病毒死亡发生在惠特曼县, The first hantavirus death in Washington state this year was reported in Whitman County, involving a resident with known exposure to rodents. Hanta病毒造成罕见但严重的肺病,通常通过接触受感染的鼠尿、粪便或唾液而传播。 Hantavirus, which causes a rare but serious lung disease, is typically spread through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. 这种病毒在人与人之间不会传染。 The virus is not contagious between people. 华盛顿通常每年处理一到五例病例, 这是惠特曼县的首例。 Washington usually sees one to five cases annually, and this is the first in Whitman County. 在老鼠污染地区的灰尘被吸入诸如棚屋或木屋等封闭空间时,经常会出现接触情况。 Exposure often happens when dust from rodent-contaminated areas is inhaled in enclosed spaces like sheds or cabins.