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Hantavirus in Belgium
Belgium Hantavirus surveillance: Puumala virus (PUUV) endemic. No active outbreaks currently reported. Live tracking via WHO + Sciensano.
HFRS Puumala virus (PUUV)
Currently confirmed
0
Deaths
0
CFR
0.0%
Endemic regions
Walloon forests, particularly Luxembourg and Namur provinces.
Animal reservoir
Bank vole (Myodes glareolus).
Prevention
Standard Old-World precautions during forest and farm work.
Source authority
Surveillance data for Belgium is reconciled against Sciensano and the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.
Other countries with Puumala virus (PUUV)
Other Europe countries
Medical advisory
This page is informational. If you have symptoms after possible rodent exposure in Belgium, contact a healthcare provider or Sciensano immediately.