How our immune cells combat Andes hantavirus – lji.org
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This article explains how human immune cells combat the Andes hantavirus, discussing its unique person-to-person transmission and mentioning past outbreaks in Argentina and on the MV Hondius.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The Andes hantavirus, first identified in 1995 after an outbreak in El Bolsón, Argentina, continues to cause periodic outbreaks in the country. This strain is unique for its person-to-person transmission. Health officials believe the MV Hondius outbreak appears to have originated with an elderly couple who boarded the ship after touring areas of South America, including Argentina.
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