Andes hantavirus – A primer
Abstract
The Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship unberthing from Ushuaia, Argentina, towards the Canary Islands and Europe has gained remarkable media attention in spring of 2026. Here, we want to spotlight the most important facts about Andes hantavirus and hantaviruses in general. We want to emphasize and inform about the worldwide circulation of diverse hantaviruses and the necessity to strengthen efforts in virus characterization and the development of effective countermeasures against hantaviruses in general.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Viral Infections and Vectors
Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Viruses
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 5 June 2026
- Language
- EN