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MedPage Today reports on a CDC Health Alert Network advisory warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, with several US states monitoring individuals.
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- PrimaryCDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases | MedPage Today
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
MedPage Today reported on May 12, 2026, that the CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While the risk of broad US spread is low, early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, are monitoring individuals. New Jersey and Maryland are also monitoring contacts from a flight with a symptomatic passenger, as is a Spanish woman.
- ReferenceHantavirus Infection - CDPH - CA.gov
cdph.ca.gov · 2026-06-01
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued guidance on May 22, 2026, for reducing hantavirus risks, particularly when cleaning buildings or cabins that have been closed for extended periods. Deer mice in California can carry hantavirus, which can spread through airborne particles in enclosed spaces. CDPH advises against sweeping or vacuuming areas contaminated with live or dead mice, droppings, or nests, as this can stir up contaminated dust. Instead, individuals should wear gloves and consider a respirator, spray droppings with a bleach solution, let it soak, and then wipe them
- ReferenceCDC Alerts Clinicians About Potential for Imported Hantavirus Cases
medpagetoday.com · 2026-05-09
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 8, 2026, warning clinicians about potential imported hantavirus cases linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is "extremely unlikely," early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.
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