Harpest is caused by a bacterium and infects animals and humans. The symptoms are flu-like and can develop into pneumonia. Two cases of harpest have now been reported in Halland.
- Two hares have been filed. One in Älvsered was dead and one in Holm was sick and killed, says county veterinarian Christa von Limburg-Stirum and continues.
- If you suspect you have been exposed to infection, we recommend contacting a health care center.
Otherwise, harpest does not belong to the usual in Halland.
- Earlier it was said that it was a sick Norrland. But now it has been seen that it has spread south as well, says Christa von Limburg-Stirum.
Two cases don't sound like much, do you expect more?
- Since it is established and contagious between the hares, we do it. We are not worried but many are moving in the forest now and we want to make them aware. We recommend that you protect yourself against insects and not let dogs sniff out on dead hares, says Christa von Limburg-Stirum.
The County Administrative Board wants the public to report suspected cases.
- You should not start to deal with a dead hare yourself but gladly announce where you saw it, says Christa von Limburg-Stirum.
Because the symptoms are similar to the flu, many people carry the infection without knowing it. In the clip above, the infection protection doctor Gunlög Rasmussen hears about Harpest and how you protect yourself.