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Puumala virus

Medical Definition:	A species of HANTAVIRUS causing nephropathia epidemica, a mild form of HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME. It is found in most of Europe and especially in Finland, along with its carrier rodent, the bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus).
Guide Notes:	infection: coord IM with HEMORRHAGIC FEVER WITH RENAL SYNDROME (IM)
Previously Indexed:	Hantavirus (1985-2001)

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