🐭 Chapter 319 · Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe cardiopulmonary illness caused by New World hantaviruses (e.g., Sin Nombre virus). Reservoir: deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus). Transmission: aerosolized rodent excreta. Clinical: febrile prodrome β†’ rapid onset of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, hypoxia, and shock. Key lab finding: thrombocytopenia. High mortality (~50%). No specific antiviral; intensive supportive care.

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πŸ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios β€” Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

πŸ“‡ High‑Yield Review Cards (HPS)

🩺 Recognizing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Select a clinical presentation for diagnosis and management.

πŸ“‹ Step‑by‑Step Management of HPS

    πŸ’Š Treatment & Critical Care

    Clinical CategoryManagement / Key Interventions

    ⚑ Clinical Reflex Prompts β€” Hantavirus

    πŸ“– Complete Summary: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (Nelson Ch 319)