Salta Province, Argentina, reports 12 hantavirus cases and two deaths so far in 2026
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Salta Province, Argentina, has reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths between January and March 2026, primarily in Orán Department, indicating ongoing transmission.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Between epidemiological weeks 1 and 10 of 2026 (January 4 – March 14, 2026), Salta Province, Argentina, reported 12 confirmed hantavirus cases and two deaths. Most infections (10 cases) occurred in Orán Department, with specific locations including San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and Colonia Santa Rosa. Additional cases were reported in General Güemes and Tartagal. The reported cases indicate ongoing hantavirus transmission in northwestern Argentina, a region where ecological conditions support the circulation of rodent reservoirs. Public health authorities have strengthened prevention guidelines t
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