Hantavirukset
Hantavirukset are a group of viruses that are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected rodents, primarily in the genus Sigmodon and Apodemus. These viruses belong to the family Hantaviridae and are named after the Hantan River in South Korea, where the first outbreak was identified in 1950. Hantaviruses are enveloped, single-stranded RNA viruses with a segmented genome.
There are several species of hantaviruses, each associated with specific rodent hosts and geographic regions. The
Hantavirus infections are typically diagnosed through laboratory testing of blood samples, urine, or tissue samples. There