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Does My Hamster Show Signs Of Arenavirus Infection?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Does your hamster show signs of depression?

Did your hamster lose weight?

Can you observe any nervous system symptoms (e.g., convulsions, spasms)?

Does your hamster have swollen lymph nodes (sometimes can be felt by palpation)?

If your hamster is female, does it have decreased reproductive capacity or even abort during pregnancy?

Common conclusions

Your hamster doesn't show any sign of arenavirus infection. Many hamsters with arenavirus have no adverse reactions and, fortunately, in most cases, this infection resolves on its own.

Your hamster shows one common sign of arenavirus infection. Since several symptoms of arenavirus infection are non-specific it cannot be said with certainty that your hamster does suffer from this illness. If you suspect that your hamster is sick, take it to the vet to get a clear diagnosis. Arenavirus can be detected via laboratory tests and blood samples.

Your hamster shows several common signs of arenavirus infection. Since several symptoms of arenavirus infection are non-specific it cannot be said with certainty that your hamster does suffer from this illness. Take it to the vet to get a clear diagnosis. Arenavirus can be detected via laboratory tests and blood samples. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for arenavirus infection. A veterinarian will recommend that hamsters with arenavirus be euthanized.

Your hamster shows all common signs of arenavirus infection. Take your pet to the vet to get a clear diagnosis. Arenavirus can be detected via laboratory tests and blood samples. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for arenavirus infection. A veterinarian will recommend that hamsters with arenavirus be euthanized.

References

https://www.petmd.com/exotic/conditions/neurological/c_ex_hm_arena_virus

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/