The time from infection with the hantavirus to the start of illness is usually about 2 to 3 weeks. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome advances through two distinct stages. In the first stage, which can last for several days, the most common signs and symptoms are:  Fever and chills Muscle aches or pain Headache  Some people also experience:  Nausea Stomach pain Vomiting Diarrhea  As the disease progresses, it can lead to damaged lung tissues, fluid build-up in the lungs, and serious problems with lung and heart function. Signs and symptoms may include:  Cough Difficulty breathing Low blood pressure Irregular heart rate 
time infection hantavirus start illness 2 3 weeks  hantavirus pulmonary syndrome advances distinct stages  first stage  can last days  common signs symptoms are:  fever chills muscle aches pain headache  people experience:  nausea stomach pain vomiting diarrhea  disease progresses  can lead damaged lung tissues  fluid build-up lungs  problems lung heart function  signs symptoms may include:  cough difficulty breathing low blood pressure irregular heart rate 
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