moderate risk

Saaremaa hantavirus

Saaremaa virus

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Key facts

Family

Hantaviridae

Type

RNA virus

Severity

Moderate

Incubation

1-6 weeks

Vaccine

None

Est. cases tracked

7,076

Symptoms

FeverMuscle achesHeadacheFatigue

Transmission

Rodent excreta

Prevention

Rodent controlVentilate enclosed spacesAvoid dust in rodent areas

Treatment

Supportive care; hospitalization if severe

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