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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update – Asia (02): India (MH) RFI
Hantavirus -- IndiaA private hospital in Ghatkopar [part of greater Mumbai] has reported a case of a rare hantavirus infection that is similar to leptospirosis.A 39-year-old man from Kurla, who told doctors that he was bitten by a rat, was treated for the potentially deadly viral infection, which is spread by mice and rats through urine, droppings and saliva.Though the hospital said it had followed rules and notified the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) about the case, the civic body said Read more [...]
