Alcohol Consumption and Its Influence on the Clinical Picture of Puumala Hantavirus Infection

Alcohol Consumption and Its Influence on the Clinical Picture of Puumala Hantavirus Infection

Puumala hantavirus (PUUV) causes hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Characteristic clinical findings include acute kidney injury (AKI), thrombocytopenia, and capillary leakage. Smoking increases the risk of severe AKI, but it is not known whether alcohol consumption predisposes patients to a mor...

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Main Authors: Laura Tervo, Tuula K. Outinen, Satu Mäkelä, Jenna Mustalahti, Heini Huhtala, Ilkka Pörsti, Jaana Syrjänen, Jukka T. Mustonen, Onni Niemelä
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
Puumala hantavirus
hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
alcohol drinking
ethanol
liver enzymes
pancreatitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/3/500

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