Increase in Hantavirus Infections Registered in Germany
Baden-Württemberg, GermanyConfidence 85%Today
The Robert Koch-Institut reports an increase in human hantavirus infections in Germany, particularly in historically endemic regions like the Swabian Alb and Bavarian Forest, driven by the Puumalavirus transmitted by bank voles.
Species mentioned
- human
- bank voles
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- PrimaryIncrease in Hantavirus Infections Registered in Germany
fli.de · 2026-06-02
The Robert Koch-Institut has observed an increase in human hantavirus infections in Germany over the past few months, a trend that deviates from the usual seasonal decrease after summer. Regions historically known for hantavirus endemicity, such as the Swabian Alb, the Bavarian Forest, the area around Osnabrück, and the Münsterland, are particularly affected. The Puumalavirus, primarily transmitted by bank voles, is the main hantavirus strain responsible for outbreaks in Germany.
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