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In their natural host, hantaviruses develop persistent and asymptomatic infections with lifelong virus shedding in excreta. What are the first symptoms of hantavirus? Early symptoms include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, especially in the large muscle groups—thighs, hips, back, and sometimes shoulders. These symptoms are universal. There may also beRead More →

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Very few cases of hantavirus infection have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, although there are seroprevalence data to suggest that exposure does occur. The first case of Seoul hantavirus infection in the UK was confirmed in 2012, with virus being isolated from wild rats at the location of exposure.Read More →