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Hantavirus Disease Cluster Caused by Seoul Virus, Germany

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Date 2023 Dec 26
PMID 38147030
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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.

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