From 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease
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This article provides a timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. from 1993 to 2023, detailing fewer than 900 total cases, 36-40% mortality rates, and the geographical distribution of different virus strains.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Hantavirus, a rare disease in the U.S., is gaining renewed attention due to recent international outbreaks. From 1993 through 2023, fewer than 900 total cases were reported in the U.S., with mortality rates ranging from 36% to 40%. The majority of cases are concentrated in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains of hantavirus are found across the country, such as Sin Nombre virus in the Southwest, Black Creek Canal virus in Florida, Bayou virus in Louisiana, and New York-1 virus in New York.
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