Hantaan virus

Agent Name
Hantaan virus
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Also Dobrava, Puumala, and Seoul virus;
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Field rodents are the reservoir, and the virus is present in feces, urine, and saliva of infected animals. Workers are infected by inhaling dust contaminated with rodent excreta.
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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