Cases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
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Mono County, California, United StatesConfidence 85%3 affectedToday
A 2026 update reports the year's first hantavirus-positive rodent in San Diego County and three fatal cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in Mono County, California.
Species mentioned
- human
- rodent
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Box-Kat provided a 2026 update on hantavirus cases on May 4, 2026. It reported that in January 2026, San Diego County, California, identified the country's first hantavirus-positive rodent of the year, a Western harvest mouse. The article also noted three fatal cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Mono County, California, where rodent droppings were found at victims' workplaces in Mammoth Lakes, suggesting exposure during routine activities.
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