HANTAVIRUS: A Small Rodent Can Create a Serious Health Risk
HANTAVIRUS are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
How it Spreads
People typically become infected through direct contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings, and saliva. While less common, the virus can also be transmitted through rodent bites or by touching your eyes, nose, or mouth after handling contaminated materials.
Prevention and control
According to WHO Preventing hantavirus infection depends primarily on reducing contacts between people and rodents. Effective measures include:
- keeping homes and workplaces clean
- sealing openings that allow rodents to enter buildings
- storing food securely
- using safe cleaning practices in areas contaminated by rodents
- avoiding dry sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings
- dampening of contaminated areas before cleaning
- strengthening hand hygiene practices.
Professional Protection
If you suspect or confirm a rodent infestation, it is crucial to call experts for help. Professional intervention ensures the infestation is treated safely and the area is properly disinfected to eliminate health risks.
Entotox is your trusted pest management and disinfection partner. With over 50 years of experience protecting public health in Lebanon, KSA, and Qatar, we provide the expertise needed to prevent and treat infestations effectively.
Awareness Today, Protection Every Day.
Contact Entotox today to learn more about our professional pest control and disinfection services.
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