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Seoul Virus Infection in Humans, France, 2014-2016
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|April 4, 2017
Abstract:
We report detection of Seoul virus in 3 patients in France over a 2-year period. These patients accounted for 3 of the 4 Seoul virus infections among 434 hantavirus infections (1.7%) reported during this time. More attention should be given to this virus in Europe where surveillance has been focused mostly on Puumala and Dobrava-Belgrade hantaviruses.
Insights
Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus, was detected in three patients in France. Increased surveillance for Seoul virus is recommended in Europe, as current focus is on other hantaviruses.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Hantaviruses are a significant public health concern, with Puumala virus and Dobrava-Belgrade virus being the most commonly monitored in Europe.
- Seoul virus, a distinct hantavirus species, has been detected sporadically in rodent populations and occasionally in humans.