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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.