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Hantavirus in Sweden

Sweden Hantavirus surveillance: Puumala virus (PUUV) endemic. No active outbreaks currently reported. Live tracking via WHO + Folkhälsomyndigheten.

HFRS Puumala virus (PUUV)

Currently confirmed

0

Deaths

0

CFR

0.0%

Endemic regions

Norrland and the northern interior, with peaks in years following high vole populations.

Animal reservoir

Bank vole (Myodes glareolus).

Prevention

Wet-clean rural cabins, avoid disturbing nests in attics, use respiratory protection during heavy cleaning.

Source authority

Surveillance data for Sweden is reconciled against Folkhälsomyndigheten 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 Sweden, contact a healthcare provider or Folkhälsomyndigheten immediately.