“It’s a little more than usual, but we don’t know yet if it will be really a lot this year,” says infectious disease doctor Stephan Stenmark to SVT News Västerbotten.
Harpest usually has its greatest spread between August and September. It mainly affects various rodents, but the infection can be transmitted to humans in several different ways, including through mosquito bites or direct contact with an infected animal.
— You can get really sick with a high fever, but it can be cured with the help of antibiotic treatment. If you have been outside a lot in the woods or fields and get a high fever, you should seek medical attention, says Stenmark to SVT.