Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)
The Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is carried
by rodents such as hamsters, guinea pigs or mice. LCMV rarely infects
humans and most people with normal immune systems who are exposed to the
virus do not become ill.
General information
LCMV
fact sheet (PDF, 27 KB) Hmong (PDF,
27 KB) Spanish (PDF,
25 KB)
Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case
Report F44151 (PDF,
167 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Additional resources
Lymphocytic
choriomeningitis (LCMV) (Exit DHS)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
