moderate risk
Puumala hantavirus
Nephropathia epidemica
When to seek urgent care: Seek care for reduced urination or severe back pain
Key facts
Family
Hantaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
2-6 weeks
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
9,838
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheBack painKidney dysfunction
Transmission
Rodent excreta
Prevention
Rodent controlAvoid dust in rodent areas
Treatment
Supportive care; dialysis if needed
Related viruses (same family)
Andes hantavirusSin Nombre hantavirusSeoul hantavirusHantaan hantavirusDobrava hantavirusLaguna Negra hantavirus
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