Symptoms of a Seoul virus infection
Learn about the symptoms of a Seoul virus infection, what to look for and what to do if you become ill.
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When you get infected with Seoul virus, you may have the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Headache
- Back and abdominal pain
- Chills
- Nausea
- Blurred vision
- Flushing of the face
- Inflammation or redness of the eyes
- Rash
Symptoms of the illness caused by Seoul virus usually begin within 1 to 2 weeks after contact with infectious material. Rarely, it may take up to 8 weeks to develop symptoms.
In rare cases, infection can also lead to a type of acute disease called Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), which might include low blood pressure, acute shock, and acute kidney failure. However, Seoul virus infections are usually mild to moderate and the vast majority of patients survive. Complete recovery can take weeks or months. Some people do not develop symptoms at all or have very mild symptoms.
See a health care provider immediately if you:
- have had contact with rodents or their feces, urine or saliva and
- are showing some or all of the above symptoms
Be sure to mention that you have had contact with rodents or their feces, urine or saliva.