PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (19): Bolivia (SC)

Hantavirus — Bolivia
A suspected case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in Postrervalle last week mobilized personnel of the medical center of this municipality and the Office of Health of Vallegrande. The ill individual, a 17 year old, who works as a cowboy in the Mosqueras area, went to the [health] center, presenting with symptoms of [a] hantavirus [infection]. He was taken to Vallegrande where a corresponding chart was initiated and related tests were done that confirmed the 1st case of [a] hantavirus [infection]