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Hantavirus in Senegal

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0 signals (30 d)
Africa SEN

Overview

Senegal is in the Africa hantavirus context. The country has documented circulation of SEOV (Seoul virus).

Seoul virus has been molecularly detected in black rats (Rattus rattus) trapped in southeastern Senegal, per a 2023 EID review of seaport-driven SEOV circulation in Africa. Country-specific human surveillance literature is limited.

Sources for the above: Castel et al., Emerg Infect Dis 2023 (seaports & SEOV in African rats)

Reservoir species

  • Rattus rattus
  • Rattus norvegicus

Endemic strains

SEOV HFRS
Seoul virus
CFR: ~1–2% (HFRS, mild form)

Signal trend (last 30 days)

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Signal volume = mentions in monitored sources (CDC, WHO, ECDC, news in 17 languages), not confirmed clinical case counts. Buckets are UTC days.

Recent signals from Senegal

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