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'There is No Exact Treatment for Hantavirus,' SA Doctor Says

'There is No Exact Treatment for Hantavirus,' SA Doctor Says

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'There is No Exact Treatment for Hantavirus,' SA Doctor Says"The best treatment that we can do is supportive treatment, meaning that we're treating the... 10.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

2026-05-10T16:43+0200

2026-05-10T16:43+0200

2026-05-10T16:44+0200

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'There is No Exact Treatment for Hantavirus,' SA Doctor Says"The best treatment that we can do is supportive treatment, meaning that we're treating the symptoms," Bongiwe Shongwe, a medical doctor, told Sputnik Africa. While "the rodents that we have within Africa are not carriers" of Hantavirus, it is still important for the general public to practice good personal hygiene and keep their surroundings clean, she added. Watch the video to learn about means of supportive treatment and preventative measures.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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