Hantavirus-related death in Bolivia
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Tarija Department, BoliviaConfidence 95%1 affectedToday
Health authorities in Tarija Department, Bolivia, confirmed the first hantavirus-related death of 2026, a 36-year-old male, likely exposed in a riverine fishing area. A health alert and control measures have been implemented.
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- PrimaryHantavirus-related death in Bolivia
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Health authorities in Tarija Department, Bolivia, confirmed the death of a 36-year-old male from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. This marks the first hantavirus-related death in Tarija Department for 2026. Epidemiological investigation indicated probable exposure through contact with rodents in a riverine fishing area with dense vegetation. Local health authorities have issued a departmental health alert and implemented response measures, including enhanced surveillance and rodent control in areas near rivers and populated areas.
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