Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship's passengers
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Patagonia, ArgentinaConfidence 85%101 affectedToday
Argentina is under scrutiny for a significant increase in hantavirus cases and deaths since last July, with authorities investigating the travel history of cruise ship passengers.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
As of May 10, 2026, Argentina has recorded 101 hantavirus cases with 32 deaths since July last year, a significant increase from previous seasons. The article highlights the country's history with Andes hantavirus, including past person-to-person transmission outbreaks in Patagonia. Authorities are investigating the travel history of the initial cruise ship cases, though it's not confirmed the infection occurred in Argentina.
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