Hantavirus -- India
A 12-year-old boy from Colaba [part of Mumbai city] died of the hantavirus infection on Saturday 15 Oct [2016]. This is the 1st ever case of the infection in Mumbai, said public health officials.
Hantavirus infection, known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of rodents. The illness is rare but has a high morbidity and mortality rate.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials confirmed that the
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