Abstract
Novel Hantavirus in Wildlife, United Kingdom
Highlights
With the exception of 1 male field vole (B41) collected near Tattenhall, Cheshire, all lung samples were negative for hantavirus RNA
The phylogenetic position of virus isolated from field vole B41 is shown in relation to representative hantaviruses (A) and more closely related Arvicolinae-associated hantaviruses (B)
Blood collected from vole B41 was positive for hantavirus-specific antibodies [8], suggesting cross-reactivity, as would be expected for Arvicolinaeassociated hantaviruses
Summary
Novel Hantavirus in Field Vole, United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, only a few cases of hantavirus infection in humans have been reported and confirmed serologically, but the causative virus species were not identified [3,4]. Subsequent longitudinal studies reported considerable hantavirus seropositivity among healthy human cohorts, suggesting past exposure to hantaviruses or subclinical infection [3].
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