Hantavirus, Bolivia - BEACON
Yacuiba, Tarija, BoliviaConfidence 95%6 affectedJun 1, 2026
Tarija Department in Bolivia is experiencing a hantavirus outbreak with two confirmed deaths in early 2026, including a 36-year-old male and another linked to farming. Four additional cases have been detected in Bermejo, Yacuiba, and Patcaya municipalities.
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- PrimaryHantavirus, Bolivia - BEACON
beaconbio.org · 2026-06-01
Tarija Department in Bolivia is currently experiencing a hantavirus outbreak with two confirmed deaths out of two cases in early 2026, resulting in a 100% case fatality rate. The first confirmed death in 2026 was a 36-year-old male reported on February 13, and a second death occurred on April 1, linked to farming activities. Additionally, four cases have been detected in Tarija, specifically in the municipalities of Bermejo, Yacuiba, and Patcaya.
- ReferenceFour Cases of Hantavirus Infections Involving the Andes Strain Detected in Bolivia
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Health authorities in Bolivia have intensified surveillance after four new laboratory-confirmed hantavirus infections were reported in the Tarija region, near the Argentina border. Cases were identified in the municipalities of Bermejo, Yacuiba, and Padcaya. The Andes strain, known for its human-to-human transmission capability, is a growing concern, especially in these border zones with constant movement between Bolivia and Argentina.
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