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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome carries a 35–40% case fatality rate — comparable to Ebola, but with completely different transmission dynamics. Here is how these four hemorrhagic and pulmonary viral diseases actually compare.
Is hantavirus airborne? Not in the same way as measles or COVID-19. The real route is aerosolized dust from dried rodent secretions in enclosed spaces. Here is the precise science behind how transmission actually works.
Hantavirus diagnosis depends on test type and timing. RT-PCR, IgM/IgG serology, CBC trends, and imaging all play different roles. This guide explains what works when, and why timing mistakes are dangerous.
Yes, inhaling dust contaminated by infected rodent droppings can transmit hantavirus. Here is what exposure actually means, how much risk is involved, and what to do immediately after possible contact.
Italy confirmed its first MV Hondius-linked Andes hantavirus case in 2026. Here is what happened at Spallanzani, what surveillance data shows, and why this case matters for European preparedness.
Not every mouse or rat carries hantavirus. This guide explains which rodent species are true reservoirs, where risk is highest, and the warning signs homeowners and travelers should never ignore.
Daily hantavirus update for May 19, 2026: global Hondius-linked total rises to 17, WHO-IMO taskforce launches, US reaches 22 seasonal cases, Argentina 116/38, and Chile confirms 14th case.
France has recorded two confirmed Hantavirus person-to-person transmissions linked to the MV Hondius cluster — more than any other country. This is a detailed account of how both events unfolded and what they mean for Europe.