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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Africa: South Africa ex Europe (Croatia)
Hantavirus -- South AfricaThe first laboratory-confirmed imported case of a hantavirus infection in South Africa was recorded in May 2021. The case involved a 37 year old South African businessman, living and working in Crikvenica, Croatia. He had been ill prior to a return visit to South Africa, and was hospitalised in Johannesburg with acute febrile illness and renal dysfunction. He presented with moderate thrombocytopenia, a normal white cell count and marginally raised liver enzyme levels. Other Read more [...]
