Hantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame
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Ushuaia, ArgentinaConfidence 85%101 affectedToday
Argentina has seen a near doubling of hantavirus cases, with 101 confirmed infections and 32 deaths since June 2025. Experts link the surge to climate change and increased rodent populations.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Argentina has experienced a significant surge in hantavirus cases over the past year, with 101 confirmed infections and 32 deaths recorded since June 2025, nearly double the previous year's figures. Experts attribute this rise to climate change and habitat destruction, which have led to an increase in rodent populations. Authorities are also investigating whether Argentina is the origin of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia. The Andes strain of hantavirus, known for its potential for human-to-human transmission, is endemic in several high-r
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