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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.