Hantavirus in Paraguay: The current situation
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Eastern Region, ParaguayConfidence 85%113 affectedToday
This article provides a situational update on hantavirus in Paraguay, reporting 110 cases between 2020-2025 and 3 confirmed cases in 2026, primarily in the Boquerón department, with a 14% cumulative fatality rate.
Species mentioned
- house mouse
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outbreaknewstoday.com · 2026-06-02
Between 2020 and 2025, Paraguay reported 110 hantavirus cases, with 73% originating in the department of Boquerón. In 2026, three cases have been confirmed, all in men, with two from Boquerón and one from Presidente Hayes. The most affected age group is 20 to 39 years, and the cumulative case fatality rate is 14%. The primary identified reservoir in Paraguay is the house mouse (Callomys laucha). The virus is shed by rodents through blood, secretions, and excreta, and is transmitted to humans mainly through inhalation of contaminated aerosols. It can also enter the body through skin wounds, mu
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