HFRSLast updated 2025-10-01

Hantavirus in France

Puumala virus circulates in north-eastern France, with case counts cycling alongside bank-vole population peaks. Santé Publique France issues seasonal advisories.

Cumulative Cases

600

Deaths

3

CFR

0.5%

Global Rank

#11

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
  • • Champagne-Ardenne
  • • Franche-Comté

Country-specific Risk & Prevention

Forest workers, hunters, and rural homeowners should avoid sweeping enclosed spaces and use protective masks when cleaning.

General prevention: see symptoms and prevention guidance →

Field Notes

Puumala virus in northeastern France (Ardennes region).

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