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May 12, 2026
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What is Hantavirus and how can it affect you?

What is Hantavirus and how can it affect you?

Hantavirus refers to a group of viruses rather than a single illness. The viruses were named after the Hantan River in South Korea and include more than 20 known species, according to the World Health Organization. Most hantavirus infections are linked to rodents such as rats and..

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Health authorities in South Africa have confirmed a rare case of the Andes virus, a strain of hantavirus, in two travellers. This marks a significant development as the Andes virus is known for its potential, though rare, human-to-human transmission.

  • The Andes virus, primarily found in Argentina and Chile, has been confirmed in a British man and a deceased Dutch woman.
  • Hantavirus infections are typically spread through exposure to infected rodent waste, but the Andes virus can, in rare instances, transmit between people through close, prolonged contact.
  • The virus can cause two serious illnesses: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), with a mortality rate estimated between 20% and 40%, and Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).

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