Hantavirus outbreaks reported by World Health Organization
5 hantavirus outbreaks citing World Health Organization — 167 confirmed cases, 21 deaths.
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Events citing source
5
Confirmed cases
167
Deaths
21
| Event | Year | Country | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Hondius (anchored off Praia, Cabo Verde) Andes · HPS |
2026 | AR, CV, ZA, NL, GB, ES, SN | 2 | 3 |
| Epuyén, Chubut, Argentina Andes · HPS |
2018 | AR | 34 | 11 |
| Los Santos Province, Azuero Peninsula, Panama Choclo · HPS |
2018 | PA | 103 | 4 |
| Wisconsin, USA (initial cluster) Seoul · HFRS |
2016 | US, CA | 18 | 0 |
| Curry Village (Half Dome Village), Yosemite National Park, California Sin Nombre · HPS |
2012 | US | 10 | 3 |