Lujo hemorrhagic virus (LUHF) is caused by the Lujo virus that is found in rodents. Infected rodents spread the virus to humans by direct contact or if a human breathes in virus particles from infected rodent urine or feces.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
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Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
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Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
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