Seoul Virus Infection

Seoul virus is a type of hantavirus carried by Norway rats and black rats. Humans may be infected after being exposed to urine, droppings or saliva of infected rats, including contact with bedding or being bitten. In rare cases, Seoul virus can cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, which results in bleeding, shock and kidney failure.

 

Event

PHO Microbiology Rounds: Implementation of Enteric Protozoa PCR at PHO

This session will outline the routine indications for testing of these protozoans, explain the methodologies that will be used and summarize the new algorithmic criteria for testing.

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Communicable Disease Control

Communicable.DiseaseControl@oahpp.ca

Updated 22 Oct 2019