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5 articlesTwo cases of hantavirus which spreads human-to-human linked to ship, South Africa says
South Africa has identified two cases of the Andes strain of hantavirus in people who disembarked from a cruise ship experiencing an outbreak. The Andes strain is notable for its human-to-human transmission capability, distinguishing it from other hantavirus strains. The report provides minimal additional context about the outbreak's scope or response measures.
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Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO
The WHO reports suspected rare human-to-human transmission of hantavirus among close contacts aboard a luxury cruise ship with seven confirmed or suspected cases, including three deaths. The agency emphasizes that human-to-human transmission is uncommon and public risk remains low, as the disease typically spreads through infected rodent contact.
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Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise ship
The WHO reported suspected human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on a cruise ship with seven confirmed and suspected cases and three deaths. WHO director Maria Van Kerkhove stated the virus may have spread among close contacts. The report provides minimal additional context about the outbreak.
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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
BBC reports that two confirmed cases of hantavirus on a cruise ship may represent human-to-human transmission, a rare occurrence for this virus. The article notes three deaths have occurred, citing WHO acknowledgment of the cases.
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Spain to "welcome" hantavirus cruise ship as dead passenger's contacts traced
A cruise ship with a confirmed hantavirus death aboard is preparing to dock in Spain while the WHO investigates potential ongoing human-to-human transmission among passengers. Two passengers are being medically evacuated as contact tracing efforts continue.
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