HFRSLast updated 2025-09-01
Hantavirus in Belgium
Belgium shares Puumala-virus epidemiology with neighbouring France and Germany. Sciensano coordinates national surveillance and outbreak investigation.
Cumulative Cases
400
Deaths
2
CFR
0.5%
Global Rank
#12
by case count
Circulating Strains
- ●Puumala virus (PUUV)
Primary syndrome: Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).
Reservoir Species
- • Bank vole (Myodes glareolus)
Most Affected Regions
- • Ardennes
- • Wallonia
Country-specific Risk & Prevention
Mast years correlate with case peaks. Public-health guidance emphasises avoiding contact with woodland rodents.
General prevention: see symptoms and prevention guidance →
Field Notes
Puumala virus.