{"product_id":"hantavirus-hantaan-igg","title":"Hantavirus IgG (Hantaan)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is hantavirus (Hantaan)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hantaan strain is the Asian variant of hantavirus, primarily found in China, Korea, Russia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The reservoir is the Apodemus field mouse. Infection can cause a more severe form of hantavirus disease (HFRS — Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome) with fever, bleeding tendency, and acute kidney impairment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you get tested for hantavirus Hantaan IgG?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is intended for travelers or expats who have spent extended time in an endemic area (Korea, China, Russia) and want to know whether they have been exposed. Also relevant for suspected past HFRS after staying in a risk region. For people who have only been in the Netherlands, the Puumala test is more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIgG antibodies against Hantaan indicate a past infection with this strain. IgG develops 2–3 weeks after infection and remains detectable for life. The strain-specific result distinguishes Hantaan from Puumala and other hantavirus variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high hantavirus Hantaan IgG level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elevated IgG titer indicates a past Hantaan infection. The body has developed immunity against reinfection with this strain. For prolonged complaints (fatigue, kidney issues), follow-up with your doctor is sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low hantavirus Hantaan IgG level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low or undetectable IgG level means you have not been previously exposed to the Hantaan strain. If a recent infection is suspected (complaints less than 3 weeks), an IgM test is more appropriate, as IgM appears earlier than IgG.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117598691674,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/hantavirus-hantaan-igg","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}