disease prevention

Hantavirus infections are rare but potentially serious illnesses caused by a group of viruses carried by rodents. Most cases occur when people are exposed to infected rodent droppings, urine, saliva,…

  The virus involved Laboratory testing later identified the pathogen as Andes hantavirus, a rare strain found primarily in South America. Unlike most hantaviruses, which are transmitted to humans through…

The return of former MV Hondius passengers after a period of hantavirus-related monitoring highlights the importance of understanding rare infectious diseases and the public health measures used to reduce risk.…