Sixth hantavirus case reported in Los Lagos Region, Chile, associated with outdoor activities in Cochamó
Rancagua, O'Higgins, ChileConfidence 85%1 affectedToday
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.
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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
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