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.
Most cases of HPS in the U.S. are caused by one type of hantavirus found in the deer mouse. People can become infected by: 1  Breathing in tiny airborne particles that come from rodent urine. 2  Touching rodent urine, saliva, or droppings.antavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. The illness is rare but can be deadly.