Tula Virus as Causative Agent of Hantavirus Disease in Immunocompetent Person, Germany

We report molecular evidence of Tula virus infection in an immunocompetent patient from Germany who had typical signs of hantavirus disease. Accumulating evidence indicates that Tula virus infection, although often considered nonpathogenic, represents a threat to human health.

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We report the molecular evidence of Tula virus infection in an immunocompetent patient from Germany, showing typical signs of hantavirus disease. Despite being considered nonpathogenic, accumulating evidence suggests that Tula virus infection poses a threat to human health.