Publications by authors named "Glynnis B Ingall"
Article Synopsis
- Hantavirus is a significant health issue in the Four Corners region, particularly affecting the Navajo Nation, and this study discusses a rapid screening tool for detecting hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS).
- A collaboration between Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) and academic partners led to the training of 20 staff members in HCPS testing since 2016, resulting in 189 screenings conducted.
- The screening tool proved effective, identifying 4 acute cases of hantavirus infection, showcasing its successful implementation in a small community hospital setting.
Objectives: Navajo Nation is disproportionately affected by hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), a severe respiratory disease that can quickly progress to respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock. The initial signs and symptoms of HCPS are indistinguishable from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, this distinction is critical, as the disease course differs greatly, with most patients with COVID-19 experiencing mild to moderate illness.
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