Is there a vaccine available for Seoul virus in rats?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Not known
• D. Only in some countries

Answer: (B)

Exposure control and surveillance are the main tools for Seoul virus in rats because there is no vaccine available to protect rats against this virus. There isn’t a licensed, commercially available vaccine for Seoul virus in rats in any country, and any vaccines discussed in research settings are experimental and not used as standard practice. Because of that, preventing infection relies on preventing contact with infected rats, improving housing and sanitation, and implementing strict biosecurity, along with testing colonies and removing any infected animals.