Hantavirus -- Germany
In the last year [2017], more people in Rhineland-Palatinate [Germany], became infected with hantavirus than in 2016.
A total of 49 cases were notified (in 2017), as reported by the LUA Koblenz on [Thu 5 Jul 2018]. In 2016, there were 7 cases.
One source of infection is mouse droppings. The virus usually causes illnesses with flu-like symptoms: high fever, headaches, and abdominal and back pain. Additionally, infection can lead to kidney failure.
The virus is excreted in the saliva,
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5893167&promed&0
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