Brazil's first hantavirus death in 2026 raises alarm: how to protect yourself from the disease?
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Carmo do Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, BrazilConfidence 90%1 affectedToday
Brazil confirms its first hantavirus death of 2026 in Minas Gerais, a 46-year-old man exposed to wild rodents in Carmo do Paranaíba.
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timesbrasil.com.br · 2026-06-03
Minas Gerais, Brazil, confirmed the first hantavirus-related death in the country for 2026, a 46-year-old man exposed to wild rodents in a farming area in Carmo do Paranaíba. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted by inhaling contaminated particles from wild rodents. While cases are typically isolated and rural, experts stress prevention. The article also briefly mentions the cruise ship outbreak.
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