Hantavirus outbreaks in 1997
2 hantavirus outbreaks began in 1997 — 26 confirmed cases, 15 deaths.
Total events
2
Confirmed cases
26
Suspected cases
0
Deaths
15
Top countries
CL (1) · BO (1)
| Location | Pathogen | Syndrome | Confirmed | Deaths | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyhaique, Aysén, Chile | Andes | HPS | 25 | 14 | historical |
| Bolivia (likely lowland exposure during March 1997 travel) | Laguna Negra | HPS | 1 | 1 | historical |