Early detection, rapid testing, and effective prevention are critical to stopping life-threatening infections.

A recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic has drawn global attention. This incident sounds a high-level alarm for the prevention and control of dangerous rodent-borne diseases.

Key Facts about Hantavirus

Hantavirus is an enveloped RNA virus carried primarily by rodents such as Apodemus agrarius and Rattus norvegicus.

It can cause two severe clinical syndromes:

·Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)

·Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

Both have rapid onset and rapid progression. There are no specific antiviral drugs, and treatment relies on symptomatic and supportive care.

Transmission Routes 

Hantavirus spreads silently but commonly through three routes:

·Inhalation: Breathing in aerosolized virus from contaminated rodent droppings, urine, or nesting materials.

·Contact: Mucous membrane or broken skin contact with virus-containing rodent excreta or saliva.

·Ingestion: Consuming food or water contaminated by rodent waste. 

Typical Symptoms (Easily Mistaken for Severe Flu)

Early symptoms resemble severe cold or flu (high fever, fatigue) and are often overlooked.

Seek medical help immediately if these warning signs appear:

·Three Pains: Headache, low back pain, and orbital pain

·Three Rashes: Flushed face, neck, and chest (intoxicated-like appearance)

·High Fever: Persistent fever (38℃–40℃) poorly responsive to common antipyretics

·Bleeding Signs: Conjunctival congestion, petechiae, or purpura on the skin 

Prevention & Control

Effective risk reduction focuses on two core strategies:

Daily Protection

- Rodent prevention and control; tightly seal food and water.

- Ventilate and disinfect areas with rodent activity; wear masks and gloves during cleaning.

- Wear full-coverage clothing outdoors; avoid contact with rodents or their waste.

Early Detection & Early Treatment 

For individuals with rodent exposure history + sudden high fever:

Follow the “Early Detection, Early Diagnosis, Early Treatment, Appropriate Care” principle.

Prompt medical attention and clear exposure history reporting are lifesaving.

XABT Solutions for Hantavirus & Rodent-Borne Pathogens

“Early Detection, Early Diagnosis, Early Isolation, Early Response” is the core strategy to block the spread of vector-borne infectious diseases. To overcome limitations of traditional testing methods, XABT provides a full-scenario solution for pathogenic microorganism surveillance.

Our Core Advantages

- Based on multiplex nucleic acid detection kits 

- Delivers accurate, rapid, targeted results 

- Supports timely epidemic surveillance, risk assessment, and emergency response

- Ideal for CDCs, customs, border inspection, and clinical laboratories

XABT Detection Kits for Hantavirus & Rodent-Borne Pathogens

1. DJ611YH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

2. A5841YH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome Hantavirus

3. D3331YH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Seoul Virus

4. D1272YH Duplex Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of Hantaan virus / Seoul virus 

5. D1861YH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of Rickettsia mooseri 

6. D6281YH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Pathogenic Leptospira 

7. A5851YH Real-Time PCR Kit for Detection of Lassa fever virus 

8. DJ371QH Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis virus (neurotropic)

9. A7923YH Triplex Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of Yersinia pestis caf1/pla/chro392 genes

10. D395MYH Multiplex Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of 13 Species of Fever with hemorrhagic pathogens 

11. DJ36LYH Multiplex Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of 12 Kinds of Rat-borne Pathogens 

12. D9214YH Multiplex Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kit for Rapid Detection of 4 Kinds of Rat-borne Pathogens (Hantavirus, SFTS Virus, Orientia tsutsugamushi, Leptospira)