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Errata: Vol. 65, No. 9

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |March 25, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    A household rodent infestation in Minnesota was linked to lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) meningoencephalitis. Integrated pest management services were provided to the affected family.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Environmental Health

    Context:

    • A case of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) meningoencephalitis occurred in Minnesota in 2015.
    • The infection was associated with a household rodent infestation.

    Purpose:

    • To report a case of LCMV meningoencephalitis linked to household rodents.
    • To highlight the importance of integrated pest management in preventing zoonotic diseases.

    Summary:

    • The report details a case of LCMV meningoencephalitis in a family experiencing a rodent infestation.
    • The family received integrated pest management services through local and state health departments.

    Impact:

    • This case underscores the risk of LCMV transmission from rodents to humans in household settings.
    • Public health interventions, including pest management, are crucial for controlling zoonotic disease outbreaks.

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