A total of 344 rats were trapped in the main epidemic area of Hunan province,and hantavirus antigens were found in 6 of the 344 rats(1.74% ).

• 在湖南省HV流行的地区共捕获啮齿动物344只；其中6份标本HV抗原阳性；病毒携带率为1.；74%25。