Sixth hantavirus case reported in Los Lagos Region, Chile, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó
Los Lagos, ChileConfidence 85%1 affectedJun 1, 2026
The Los Lagos Region of Chile has reported its sixth hantavirus case of 2026, involving a 22-year-old male from Puerto Montt, likely exposed during outdoor activities in Cochamó.
Species mentioned
- humans
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- PrimarySixth hantavirus case reported in Los Lagos Region, Chile, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó
beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01
The Los Lagos Region of Chile has reported its sixth hantavirus case in 2026, involving a 22-year-old male resident of Puerto Montt who developed symptoms on April 9, 2026. Preliminary investigations suggest exposure occurred during hiking and camping activities in the municipality of Cochamó, a rural area known for rodent habitats and hantavirus transmission risk. The patient presented with fever, headache, myalgia, and gastrointestinal symptoms, leading to admission to the intensive care unit at Rancagua Regional Hospital before transfer to Hospital del Tórax in Santiago. This case adds to
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions - BEACON
beacon.garda.com · 2026-06-02
Chile confirmed two new hantavirus cases: a 35-year-old man in Ñuble Region (sixth case for 2026) and a 47-year-old male livestock worker in Los Lagos Region (seventh case for 2026). As of May 9, 2026, Chile had reported a total of 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths, with a significantly elevated case fatality rate compared to the previous year. The Ministry of Health has maintained a national health alert since January 2026.
- ReferenceTwo new hantavirus cases reported in Chile, in Ñuble and Los Lagos regions
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
BEACON reported on May 27, 2026, two new hantavirus cases in Chile. Ñuble Region confirmed its sixth case of 2026, a 35-year-old man, and Los Lagos Region confirmed its seventh case, a 47-year-old livestock worker. As of May 9, Chile had reported 41 hantavirus cases and 14 deaths in 2026, with a high case fatality rate.
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