👉 The Bull Flu, also known as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), is a rare and severe respiratory illness caused by the Hanta virus, which is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected deer mice droppings, urine, or saliva. The term "bull fluid" is a colloquial reference to the virus's association with the deer mouse population, which acts as the natural reservoir. When deer mice are stressed or disturbed, they shed the virus in their urine and droppings, creating what is often called "bull fluid" due to the high viral load in these materials. Humans can become infected through direct contact with these contaminated materials or via inhalation of aerosolized virus particles in environments where infected mice are present, such as rural areas or homes with poor sanitation. The severity of the Bull Flu can range from mild flu-like symptoms to life-threatening pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
