Hantavirus Disease Cluster Caused by Seoul Virus, Germany

Hofmann, Jörg; Ulrich, Rainer, G.; Mehl, Calvin; Drewes, Stephan; Esser, Jutta; Loyen, Martin; Zeichhardt, Heinz; Schoppmeyer, Konrad; Essen, Lioba; Güthoff, Wolfgang; Krüger, Detlev, H.

doi:10.3201/eid3001.230855

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Hantavirus Disease Cluster Caused by Seoul Virus, Germany

Hofmann, Jörg; Ulrich, Rainer G.; Mehl, Calvin ; Drewes, Stephan ; Esser, Jutta; Loyen, Martin; Zeichhardt, Heinz; Schoppmeyer, Konrad; Essen, Lioba; Güthoff, Wolfgang; Krüger, Detlev H.

A cluster of 3 persons in Germany experienced hantavirus disease with renal insufficiency. Reverse transcription PCR–based genotyping revealed infection by Seoul hantavirus transmitted from pet rats. Seoul virus could be responsible for disease clusters in Europe, and infected pet rats should be considered a health threat.