Hantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know
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An article explaining hantavirus, its forms (HPS, Andes virus), transmission, and prevention in the U.S., prompted by recent headlines about a cruise ship outbreak.
Species mentioned
- deer mice
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- PrimaryHantavirus headlines are back: What you need to know
hoag.org · 2026-06-02
Hoag's Dr. Philip Robinson addressed the re-emerging hantavirus headlines due to a recent cruise ship outbreak, emphasizing that while hantavirus remains rare in the United States, awareness is crucial because the illness can become severe quickly. In the U.S., the most recognized form is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), primarily spread by infected deer mice. The Andes virus, associated with the cruise ship outbreak, is one of the few hantavirus strains known to occasionally spread from person to person through close contact. California has reported cases over the years, particularly in
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