Hantan River

The Hantan is a river of South Korea, which flows through the provinces of Gangwon and Gyeonggi. The Hanta River is very popular for the practice of rafting. The Hanta Virus

Hanta infectious agent was identified in the Hantan River area by Dr. Lee Ho-wang. Because its original publication was transcribed from the name of the river according to the local idiosyncrasy, it is also spoken of the "Hantaan Virus". The Hanta virus can be transmitted by excrement and urine from rats. The virus affects the lungs and heart, and can be deadly. The symptoms are headaches, muscle aches and fever. There is no treatment or vaccine, so prevention is the only solution.

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