Outbreak of Puumala virus infection, Sweden
Pettersson, L.; Boman, J.; Juto, P.; Evander, M.; Ahlm, C.
Emerging Infectious Diseases 14(5): 808-810
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1080-6040 PMID: 18439368 DOI: 10.3201/eid1405.071124
Accession: 023312840
An unexpected and large outbreak of Puumala virus infection in Sweden resulted in 313 nephropathia epidemica patients/100,000 persons in Vasterbotten County during 2007. An increase in the rodent population, milder weather, and less snow cover probably contributed to the outbreak.
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