10 Hantavirus Symptoms
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8. Cough
Coughing is a normal defense mechanism of the body. It is described as a forceful clearing out of the airways in response to certain particles that might cause irritation or obstruction of the respiratory tract. During a respiratory tract infection, coughing is a useful mechanism to clear out the excess mucus being produced. Other conditions as allergies and asthma are also common causes of a cough.
As the disease progresses, the people suffering from a hantavirus infection might develop a cough. It can start as a dry cough, but eventually, it will lead to a productive cough. This symptom may signal that the disease has reached the cardiopulmonary stage, which affects the lungs and the circulatory system.
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