First evidence of Seoul hantavirus found in wild rat population in the Netherlands

Researchers report discovering the first evidence of Seoul hantavirus (SEOV) in the wild rat population in the Netherlands. The discovery comes on the heels of similar ones in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom in recent years, and has some researchers concerned about the potential spread of the virus to humans.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 12, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news