Hantavirus in Paraguay: The current situation
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Chaco, ParaguayConfidence 85%3 affectedToday
Paraguay has confirmed three hantavirus cases in 2026, with two in Boquerón and one in Presidente Hayes departments, identifying the Western Region (Chaco) as an area of rodent transmission.
Species mentioned
- Callomys laucha
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hantaviruswatcher.com · 2026-06-03
Paraguay has confirmed three hantavirus cases in 2026, all in men. Two cases were reported from the Boquerón department and one from Presidente Hayes department. The Western Region (Chaco) is identified as an area of confirmed rodent transmission, with the house mouse (Callomys laucha) being the primary reservoir for Laguna Negra virus.
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