Hantavirus in Oregon
Comprehensive information about hantavirus cases, risk areas, and prevention resources for State of Oregon.
47
Total Reported Cases
1993-2024
17
Deaths
Fatality Rate: 36.2%
Sin Nombre Virus
Primary Virus Strain
2023
Last Reported Case
Oregon Hantavirus Map
Map showing Oregon location. Endemic areas include: Eastern Oregon High Desert, Central Oregon, Cascade Foothills, Rural Willamette Valley, Klamath Basin.
High-Risk Areas in Oregon
Primary Carrier: Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)
Recent Outbreaks & Cases
Deschutes County
Cases linked to rural property maintenance
Klamath County
Single case associated with barn cleaning
Prevention Tips for Oregon
Risk Level: moderate - Standard precautions recommended, especially in rural settings.
Oregon Health Resources
Oregon Health Authority
Oregon Poison Center
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