Hantavirus infections in Southeastern Europe – Epidemiology, outbreak dynamics, and One Health preparedness: A narrative review
B1 Crossref Works API · 2026-08-31 · Slovenia · PUUV
Human-pathogenic orthohantaviruses are significant rodent-borne zoonotic pathogens in Europe. Southeastern Europe (SEE) is a distinct endemic region where Dobrava-Belgrade virus (DOBV) and Puumala virus (PUUV) co-circulate, causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) of varying severity. This narrative review synthesizes the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, clinical characteristics, ecological drivers, and public health challenges of hantavirus infections across SEE, identifying priorities for regional preparedness. We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from their incepti
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HORIZON metadata
| Source | Crossref Works API (crossref) |
|---|---|
| NATO rating | B1 — see methodology |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Serotype | PUUV |
| Reported date | 2026-08-31 |
| Ingested at | 2026-08-31 12:50 UTC |