Hantavirus in Paraguay: The current situation
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Itapúa, ParaguayConfidence 85%3 affectedToday
Paraguay confirmed three hantavirus cases in 2026 across Boquerón, Presidente Hayes, Concepción, and Itapúa, with the house mouse identified as the primary reservoir.
Species mentioned
- Callomys laucha
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outbreaknewstoday.com · 2026-06-01
Paraguay has confirmed three hantavirus cases in 2026, all in men. Two cases were reported from Boquerón and one from Presidente Hayes. The Western Region, or Chaco, is considered an area of confirmed rodent transmission, with isolated cases also in Concepción and Itapúa. The primary identified reservoir in Paraguay is the house mouse (Callomys laucha). Transmission to humans occurs mainly through inhalation of contaminated aerosols from rodent excreta. Rural activities like agriculture and outdoor recreation are risk factors.
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