Abstract
Inhalation of hantavirus-contaminated aerosol of rodents’ excreta can cause in humans hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Eurasia and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the Americas. In Greece, 1-5 cases are being diagnosed annually, mainly in the northern and western part. After the recent diagnosis of a hantavirus infection in Achaia prefecture (Peloponesse), a seroepidemiological study was designed to determine seroprevalence in the local population and to assess factors playing a role in the acquisition of hantavirus infection.
Highlights
Inhalation of hantavirus-contaminated aerosol of rodents’ excreta can cause in humans hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Eurasia and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the Americas
After the recent diagnosis of a hantavirus infection in Achaia prefecture (Peloponesse), a seroepidemiological study was designed to determine seroprevalence in the local population and to assess factors playing a role in the acquisition of hantavirus infection
The participants were randomly selected among apparently healthy individuals, referred for routine blood testing or for blood donation to Patras University General Hospital and to healthcare centers of the 5 munipalities of Achaia
Summary
Inhalation of hantavirus-contaminated aerosol of rodents’ excreta can cause in humans hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Eurasia and Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the Americas. After the recent diagnosis of a hantavirus infection in Achaia prefecture (Peloponesse), a seroepidemiological study was designed to determine seroprevalence in the local population and to assess factors playing a role in the acquisition of hantavirus infection
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