Rare disease - “It was as if someone had pulled the plug on me”: A man from Stuttgart had Hantavirus
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Rare Hantavirus Case Highlights Risks in StuttgartIn 2021, Stuttgart recorded 138 infections; symptoms include fever and kidney issues, with most patients recovering well.
Key FactsMay 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Peter Lähr and a friend contracted hantavirus while repairing a motor scooter in an unventilated garage in 2021.
- Symptoms appeared after about four weeks, including flu-like signs and impaired kidney function requiring hospitalization.
- Family doctors in Baden-Württemberg recognize the disease and refer severe cases to hospitals for further care.
- Transmission occurs via rodent excrement, and wearing masks and gloves during work in contaminated areas helps prevent infection.
It hit me hard. I felt as if someone had pulled the plug.— Peter Lähr, Stuttgart hantavirus patient describing his illness in 2021
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