Hantaviruses are carried by rodents and transmitted to humans when they come into contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings, or saliva. Non-Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an illness with symptoms including fever, chills, headache and stomach issues but without the more serious heart and lung symptoms seen with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website