Second hantavirus death in Tarija Department, Bolivia, linked to farming activities - BEACON
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Bermejo, Tarija, BoliviaConfidence 85%2 affectedToday
The Departmental Health Service of Tarija, Bolivia, confirmed the second hantavirus death of 2026, a 30-year-old agricultural worker from Yacuiba. Nine suspected cases and two confirmed cases have been reported in the region this year.
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- humans
- wild rodents
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The Departmental Health Service of Tarija, Bolivia, confirmed the second hantavirus-related death in the region for 2026 on March 26. The victim was a 30-year-old agricultural worker from Yacuiba, likely exposed to wild rodents during fruit harvest. Nine suspected cases have been reported in Tarija this year, with two confirmed. Endemic areas include Yacuiba, Bermejo, and Padcaya, where agricultural workers face higher risk. The high case fatality rate suggests delayed healthcare seeking.
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