Outbreak of Puumala Virus Infection, Sweden
oleh: Lisa Pettersson, Jens Boman, Per Juto, Magnus Evander, Clas Ahlm
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-05-01 |
Deskripsi
An unexpected and large outbreak of Puumala virus infection in Sweden resulted in 313 nephropathia epidemica patients/100,000 persons in Västerbotten County during 2007. An increase in the rodent population, milder weather, and less snow cover probably contributed to the outbreak.