Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause severe illness in humans. There are several different types of hantaviruses found around the world, and each can cause a different disease. The 2 most common diseases caused by a hantavirus infection are hantavirus pulmonary (lung) syndrome (found in North and South America) and haemorrhagic fever with renal (kidney) syndrome (found mainly in Europe and Asia).
The key to disease prevention is preventing rodent infestations and properly cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated by rodent droppings. Keep your home, workplace, cottage, or campsite rodent-free. All rodent droppings are potentially harmful. See a healthcare provider immediately if you have had contact with rodents or their droppings and urine and are showing some or all of the symptoms. Be sure to mention that you have had contact with rodents or their droppings or urine.
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2023 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases:
0*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2023.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 0
Incidence rate per 100,000 of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome by year
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More Information about Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome |
Reporting |
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Report to the Health Unit immediately by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? |
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No exclusion necessary as it does not spread person to person. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
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Public Health Agency of Canada: For Health Professionals: Hantavirus Infection Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024, by CDC