Hantavirus Disease Cluster Caused by Seoul Virus, Germany.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Hofmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10756357 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature