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Rats With Hanta Virus Detected In Peru

According to the latest results sent by the National Institute of Health of Loreto, three rats were tested positive for the analysis of the Hanta Virus.

“Until a week ago we only had confirmation of a rat, but now we have new results sent, indicating that three other rats present the Hanta Virus,” said Loreto health director, Hugo Rodriguez Ferucci.

According to the reports submitted by the National Institute of Health, all seropositive rats were captured in different communities in the district of San Juan.