The fourth son of Japheth ( Genesis 10:2 ), whose descendants settled in Greece, i.e., Ionia, which bears the name of Javan in Hebrew. Alexander the Great is called the king of Javan (rendered Grecia, Daniel 8:21 ; 10:20 ; comp 11:2 ; Zechariah 9:13 ).
What is White-Nose Syndrome? White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease that affects bats that hibernate in the winter and is associated with a newly discovered fungus, Geomyces destructans. The disease was named white-nose syndrome because when first discovered, infected bats had white fungus on their muzzles. WNS was first documented in New York in 2006 and has since spread through out the Northeast and Canada.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HAN-tuh-vy-rus PUL-mo-nar-ee SIN-drome) is a lung disease that causes respiratory distress (breathing difficulty) and, in some cases, death. Hantavirus, the virus that causes the disease, is carried by rodents.ice and rats shed hantavirus in their saliva, urine, and droppings. The rice rat (seen here) primarily inhabits the southeastern United States and carries the Bayou virus, a form of the disease that has been found in Louisiana.