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Show May 19, 1994 IF I (uj -- Hoke v 3 it ajj s p irs dttq d Hilltop Times enreoi iraifnirQ! GOiriraoirs dh 17 to rodent through bites and, although uncommon, nests and burrows while hiking or camping. can be passed to humans through a rodent bite, too. When eliminating rodent infestation in homes or The common deer mouse appears to be responsible buildings, the follow steps should be taken: Hantavirus pulmonary 'syndrome, a recently for the spread of the disease in most of the United Provide good ventilation to the area being recognized disease affecting primarily the lungs, States. Other rodents are also infected with this vi- cleaned. O Seal, screen or cover all openings into the home grew to prominence in 1993 due to an outbreak of rus, but in much smaller numbers. At the present the Hantavirus disease in the inch or greater. 14 region of time, there is no evidence of spread. the Southwest United States. D Set spring-loadeBut, just who is susceptible to the virus? The anrodent traps inside the The region is the area where Utah, swer is anyone. building. Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona all meet. The average age of known cases is 30, with an age D Treat the area that has the rodents with an inThe disease has been recognized for several years range of 12 to 69 years. The disease has not been secticide labeled for flea control. around the world, but it primarily caused major kid- found in children under 12 years of age. But this O Wear rubber or plastic gloves while handling not cases confirmed. are more rodents. true as remain ney manifestations. However, the may Place rodent carcasses in a plastic bag containregion strain of Hantavirus is characterized by flu- Hantavirus has had a high fatality rate because the like symptoms followed by difficulty in breathing. initial symptoms are similar to the common flu. So ing a general purpose household disinfectant. The disease results from exposure to rodents infect- far, treatment is supportive and includes an antiviral D Wash gloved hands in a general household dised with Hantavirus. Utah has not reported any drug, Ribavirin. infectant and then in soap and water. Also, wash cases of Hantavirus, but health officials estimate But there is a way to prevent infection of Hanta- bare hands after removing gloves. D Leave several baited spring-loadethat by the end of 1995, every state will have report- virus avoid contact with any rodent species. Actraps inside ed at least one case of Hantavirus. tivities that should be avoided are: farming or the house at all times. Hantavirus infection is spread by inhaling the vi- gardening around If you need more information on Hantavirus or areas, using in which urine and infectis saliva of outhave or barns droppings, rus, ily buildings, cleaning questions about ways to prevent infection, call ed rodents. The disease is also spread from rodent buildings infested with rodents, disturbing rodent Military Public Health at Ext. by SSgt. Jeff lliff Military Public Health four-corne- rs person-to-perso- n d four-corne- rs four-corne- rs d rodent-infeste- rodent-infeste- d d MP IN SILENT KILLER PUTS A Year in, year out, at every moment, your heart busily stretches and contracts, pumping blood through the arteries, like water through a garden hose. But suppose a crimp or a clog slows the flow? The pump, under enormous pressure to keep up, eventually might fail, crippling or even killing you. That's how high blood pressure works, and you could have it and never know until it's too late. LAZY LIFESTYLES It has earned the nickname "silent killer" because there are no symptoms and no cure. But you can control it. Most at risk are young adult African-America- n males; slightly overweight women of any race who smoke and take oral contraceptives; and anyone with a close blood relative who has suffered a stroke or heart attack at an early age. Whatever the case, you may be at risk for hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure. And that risk goes for anyone with an inactive lifestyle who drinks, smokes and is overweight. If you fit the mold, you can do some things: D Follow a prescribed low-fadiet. D Exercise daily. D Lose weight. Take medication as directed. low-sodiu- m t, Come on auQ and check ffhese .&Cfl7. PROSES LW on '93 and '94 Fleet FOG5E YOU ReQurns! l-'- 94 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible l-'- 93 Chrysler Fifth Ave. Loaded. Dark green, with leather. New almost $30,000 ... , Low, low miles. Sold new approx. $20,000 ONLY ONLY 17,997 16,977 .:&$.. :.C::-.':- ,,. v: Am- ., 4-'- 94 Plymouth Sundances 4-'- 94 Plymouth Acclaims 2-'- 94 Chrysler LeBaron Sedans LE r. v ? 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