Hantavirus in Panama | Hantatracker
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Los Santos, PanamaConfidence 85%8 affectedToday
Hantatracker reports 8 confirmed hantavirus cases in Panama, primarily in the endemic regions of Los Santos and the Azuero peninsula, with the Costa Rican pygmy rice rat as the reservoir.
Species mentioned
- Costa Rican pygmy rice rat
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- PrimaryHantavirus in Panama | Hantatracker
hantatracker.io · 2026-06-03
Hantatracker reports 8 confirmed hantavirus cases in Panama, with the Choclo virus being endemic. The primary endemic regions are Los Santos and the Azuero peninsula, where the Costa Rican pygmy rice rat is the animal reservoir. Prevention focuses on rodent-proofing rural homes and proper grain storage.
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