Puumala virus

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (Hantaan, Seoul, Puumala viruses)... [Pg.433]

Hantaan virus is still active in Korea, Japan, and China. Seoul virus causes a milder form of HFRS, and may be distributed worldwide. There are a number of other hantaviruses that are associated with HFRS, including Puumala virus, which is associated with chronically infected bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus). Recently in the United States, a new hantavirus (Sin nombre virus) has been associated with the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).9... [Pg.594]

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