Brazil has 7 cases of hantavirus in 2026, but none related to the ship.

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  Brazil has 7 cases of hantavirus in 2026, but none related to the ship.↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

  Brazil has recorded seven hantavirus cases in 2026, with an additional 21 cases under investigation. The Ministry of Health confirmed that none of these cases are linked to the international outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Hantavirus is acquired through contact with saliva, urine, and feces of wild rodents, typically in rural areas or poorly maintained sheds and attics. The country has been monitoring the disease since 1993, with no records of person-to-person transmission of the virus in Brazil.

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  HEALTH INFORMATION - International SOS↗

  cdn1.internationalsos.com · 2026-06-01

  International SOS assesses the risk of hantavirus to travelers as low, as transmission is primarily from infected rodents, not person-to-person, except for the Andes virus. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is caused by "New World" hantaviruses found in Canada, the United States, and South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The WHO and ECDC also assess the global risk from the current outbreak as low to very low.

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  Information about the Hantavirus Outbreak | The Swedish Pathogens Portal↗

  pathogens.se · 2026-05-08

  The Swedish Pathogens Portal provides information on the global hantavirus situation, noting that in Europe, including Sweden, hantavirus infections are primarily associated with the Puumala virus, which causes a milder form of Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (nephropathia epidemica). No cases of the Andes virus, responsible for the recent cruise ship outbreak, have been detected in Sweden, and the overall public health risk in the country remains low. However, the portal highlights increased hantavirus activity reported in several countries in the Southern Cone region of the Americas (A

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Live Cases & News↗

  hanta-live.com · 2026-05-27

  As of May 31, 2026, Hantavirus Tracker detected 12 hantavirus signals in Brazil, indicating elevated reporting. Hantavirus infection in Brazil often takes the form of Sin Nombre and Andes virus infections, which can progress rapidly to severe pulmonary edema.

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  Brazil has 7 cases of hantavirus in 2026, but none related to the ship. - YouTube↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-01

  Brazil has reported 7 hantavirus cases in 2026, none of which are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The country has monitored the disease since 1993, with no recorded person-to-person transmission of the virus locally. Health officials emphasize precautions against rodent-borne transmission, particularly in rural areas, by cleaning sheds and basements and avoiding dust inhalation.

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  Hantavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01

  The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in Europe, several thousand hantavirus cases are reported annually, mainly in northern and central regions where the Puumala virus circulates. In the Americas, Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) is rarer, with hundreds of cases reported each year. Countries like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay report small numbers of cases annually. Despite lower incidence, HCPS has a high case fatality rate, typically between 20% and 40%, making it a significant public health concern.

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  Epidemiological Alert Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the Americas Region - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)↗

  paho.org · 2026-06-01

  As of epidemiological week 47 in 2025, eight countries in the Americas Region, primarily in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, United States, and Uruguay), reported a total of 229 confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and 59 deaths, resulting in a regional case fatality rate of 25.7%. Bolivia and Paraguay saw significant increases in incidence, with Paraguay experiencing an outbreak linked to occupational exposure. Argentina and Brazil observed an increase in lethality, with Argentina continuing to report the highest number of hantavirus c

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  Version of hantavirus behind deadly cruise ship outbreak matches known strain, France says - CBS News↗

  cbsnews.com · 2026-05-16

  France's Pasteur Institute has sequenced the Andes virus detected in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The analysis confirmed that the virus matches known strains circulating in South America, with no evidence of new characteristics that would increase its transmissibility or danger. This provides reassurance regarding the nature of the outbreak strain.

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  Brazil Records 7 Hantavirus Cases in 2026 – No Link to Cruise Ship Outbreak - YouTube↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-01

  Brazil has recorded 7 hantavirus cases in 2026, with 21 more cases currently under investigation. These cases are primarily concentrated in the Paraná and Mato Grosso regions and are not linked to the recent MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus is endemic in Brazil, with infections often caused by Sin Nombre and Andes virus strains, which can rapidly progress to severe pulmonary edema.

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  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome updates - NICD↗

  vertexaisearch.google.com · 2026-06-02

  This update from May 4, 2026, from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa, discusses HPS occurrence in North and South America, with Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay being core endemic countries. It also mentions HFRS in Europe and Asia. It describes symptoms and a high case fatality rate for HPS (30-50%).

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  Brazil's first hantavirus death in 2026 raises alarm: how to protect yourself from the disease?↗

  youtube.com · 2026-06-02

  Minas Gerais confirmed Brazil's first hantavirus death in 2026, a 46-year-old man who had contact with wild rodents in a farming area in Carmo do Paranaíba. Hantavirus is mainly transmitted by inhaling contaminated particles from wild rodent urine, feces, and saliva. Experts stress prevention, especially for rural populations, by keeping environments clean and ventilating closed spaces.

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Live Cases & News↗

  hantavirusmap.io · 2026-06-02

  Hantavirus Tracker indicates 12 recent 'signals' (elevated reporting) for hantavirus in Brazil as of May 27, 2026. Brazil reports HPS cases caused by at least four hantavirus species, with annual case counts ranging from 30 to 80 and a case-fatality rate of 35-40%. The main hosts are wild sigmodontine rodents, and human exposure typically occurs through inhalation of aerosolized droppings in rural or agricultural settings.

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  expert reaction to hantavirus situation on cruise ship heading from Argentina to Cape Verde↗

  sciencemediacentre.org · 2026-06-02

  Experts commented on the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that departed from Argentina, noting that hantavirus cases are annually reported in South American countries like Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Chile. The Andes virus strain is particularly concerning due to its severity and potential for human-to-human transmission, with a case fatality rate ranging from 20-40%. The infection can become evident between one to eight weeks after exposure.

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Live Cases & News↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

  Hantavirus Tracker detected 12 recent hantavirus signals in Brazil as of May 27, 2026, indicating elevated reporting. Brazil typically reports 30-80 HPS cases annually with a 35-40% case-fatality rate, caused by species such as Araraquara virus, Juquitiba virus, Castelo dos Sonhos virus, and Anajatuba virus. Human exposure usually occurs through inhalation of aerosolized rodent droppings, urine, or saliva in rural or agricultural settings.

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Cases, Deaths & Surveillance 2026 | Hantometer↗

  hantometer.com · 2026-05-09

  Brazil hosts a diverse range of hantavirus species, including Araraquara, Juquitiba, Castelo dos Sonhos, and Anajatuba viruses, with annual case counts typically ranging from 30 to 80 and a case-fatality rate of 35-40%. As of May 27, 2026, Hantometer detected 12 recent signals of elevated hantavirus reporting in Brazil, including news related to the cruise ship outbreak.

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Live Cases & News↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

  As of May 27, 2026, Hantavirus Tracker detected 12 hantavirus signals in Brazil, indicating elevated reporting. The country, located in the Americas, primarily experiences Sin Nombre and Andes virus infections, which can lead to severe pulmonary edema.

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  Epidemiological Alert Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the Americas Region - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02

  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert on December 19, 2025, detailing confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the Americas Region during 2025. Eight countries, primarily in the Southern Cone, reported a total of 229 cases and 59 deaths, resulting in a regional case fatality rate of 25.7%. Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, the United States, and Uruguay were among the affected countries, with exposures predominantly in rural areas linked to cleaning activities, logging, and contact with rodents.

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  Hantavirus in Brazil — Live Cases & News↗

  hantahub.com · 2026-06-03

  As of May 27, 2026, Hantavirus Tracker detected 12 hantavirus signals in Brazil, indicating elevated reporting. The most recent report was published four days prior via Google News (PT). Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Americas, including Brazil, is often caused by Sin Nombre and Andes viruses, transmitted by rodents like rice rats and cotton rats.

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  Brazil Records 7 Hantavirus Cases in 2026 – No Link to Cruise Ship Outbreak - YouTube↗

  vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03

  Brazil has recorded seven hantavirus cases in 2026, with an additional 21 cases currently under investigation, primarily in the Paraná and Mato Grosso regions. A medical professional on YouTube emphasized that these cases are not linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. Hantavirus is endemic in Brazil, with transmission typically occurring through contact with wild rodents in rural environments. The disease has a high lethality rate of approximately 30%, but human-to-human transmission is rare.