What Is Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)?
Disease description:
My elder brother contracted hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) abroad. I’ve heard this disease is quite serious, and he is currently unable to return home. I would like to know: What is hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) is a naturally occurring zoonotic disease caused by hantaviruses, also known as epidemic hemorrhagic fever. In China, the primary reservoirs are domestic and wild rodents; other animals—such as cats, pigs, and dogs—may carry the virus during early infection but are not major reservoirs or sources of transmission. Transmission can occur via the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, or aerosolized particles. Clinical manifestations include fever, hemorrhage, and shock.
