Second hantavirus death in Tarija Department, Bolivia, linked to farming activities - BEACON
Padcaya, Tarija, BoliviaConfidence 90%1 affectedToday
Tarija Department, Bolivia, confirms the second hantavirus death of 2026, an agricultural worker from Yacuiba, linked to rodent contact during fruit harvest. Two confirmed cases and nine suspected cases have been reported in the region this year.
Species mentioned
- wild rodents
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beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01
The Departmental Health Service of Tarija, Bolivia, confirmed the second hantavirus-related death in 2026. The victim was a 30-year-old agricultural worker from Yacuiba who had contact with wild rodents during fruit harvest. Nine suspected cases have been reported in Tarija this year, with two confirmed and seven ruled out. Endemic areas for hantavirus in Tarija Department include Yacuiba, Bermejo, and Padcaya, where agricultural workers face a higher risk of exposure.
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