Andes virus transmission – HantaVirus News

Supportive hospital care remains central in severe hantavirus disease

Hantavirus refers to a group of viruses carried primarily by rodents. People can become infected after breathing in virus-containing particles from contaminated dust or by coming into contact with infected…

Delilah September 21, 2026

Medical research

Scientists study how Andes virus spreads between people

The study of Hantavirus infections has expanded over the years as researchers seek to understand how different strains behave in humans. Among these viruses, the Andes virus has attracted particular…

Delilah September 14, 2026

Regional activity

South America remains important in Andes virus surveillance

South America continues to play a crucial role in monitoring and understanding the spread of Andes virus, a type of Hantavirus associated with severe respiratory illness. Although infections remain relatively…

Delilah July 28, 2026

Cruise outbreak

Andes virus confirmed in cruise-linked hantavirus cluster

Reports of an Andes virus infection linked to a cruise-related Hantavirus cluster highlight how infectious diseases can complicate travel investigations. While these situations attract public attention, they also provide an…

Delilah June 9, 2026