Hantavirus in Russia: surveillance, strains, signals - Hantaflow
Sochi, RussiaConfidence 85%Today
Hantaflow provides an overview of hantavirus in Russia, detailing the circulation of Hantaan, Puumala, and Dobrava-Belgrade viruses, and noting 10,000-12,000 annual HFRS cases.
Species mentioned
- Humans
- Rodents
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- PrimaryHantavirus in Russia: surveillance, strains, signals - Hantaflow
hantaflow.com · 2026-06-02
Hantaflow reported on May 9, 2026, an overview of hantavirus in Russia, noting the country is in the Asia hantavirus context with documented circulation of Hantaan (HTNV), Puumala (PUUV), and Dobrava-Belgrade (DOBV) viruses. Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) has been notifiable since 1978, with roughly 10,000–12,000 cases annually, predominantly Puumala, from European Russia. Two distinct Dobrava-Belgrade lineages circulate, including a more severe one in the Sochi district. Hantaan virus dominates HFRS in the Russian Far East.
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