Hantavirus Disease Cluster Caused by Seoul Virus, Germany
oleh: Jörg Hofmann, Rainer G. Ulrich, Calvin Mehl, Stephan Drewes, Jutta Esser, Martin Loyen, Heinz Zeichhardt, Konrad Schoppmeyer, Lioba Essen, Wolfgang Güthoff, Detlev H. Krüger
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2024-01-01 |
Deskripsi
A cluster of 3 persons in Germany experienced hantavirus disease with renal insufficiency. Reverse transcription PCR–based genotyping revealed infection by Seoul hantavirus transmitted from pet rats. Seoul virus could be responsible for disease clusters in Europe, and infected pet rats should be considered a health threat.