Objective: Hantaviruses infect humans via inhalation of the viral particles in the secretions of some rodents and insectivores. The rodent species which known as reservoirs of Dobrava (DOBV), Puumala (PUUV), Saaremaa (SAAV), Tula (TULV) and Seoul (SEOV) viruses of Hantavirus subtypes which cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) are are also found in Turkey. Early diagnosis of Hantavirus infections is difficult, because of the flu-like symptoms and rapid progression of the disease. However, the prevalance of hantavirus seropositivity in rodents from the field works could predict and warn authorities for possible human outbreaks. In this study field research and regional screening were aimed.

Material and Methods: In the present study serum samples of 193 rodents of Apodemus spp., Microtus spp. and Mus spp. collected from Muğla, Antalya, Niğde, Aksaray, Konya, Karaman, Mersin, Hatay Provinces were screened using serological methods.

Results: The presence of antibody against Hantaviruses were not detected in these rodents.

Conclusion: There are a large number of geographical areas in Turkey that have not screened for hantaviruses. Determination of Hantavirus prevalance and the risk status of other regions in further studies to be performed conveys importance.