Hantavirus outbreak should reset WHO’s default approach to airborne risk

BMJ 2026

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Authors: Donald Kirby Milton, Trisha Greenhalgh, David N. Fisman, Amanda Kvalsvig, Lídia Morawska, Jonathan M. Samet
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s919
Cited by: 3
References: 12

Abstract

The multinational outbreak of Andes hantavirus (ANDV) linked to cruise ship travel should prompt the World Health Organization (WHO) to change its default response to the risk of airborne transmission of the virus.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Viral Infections and Vectors Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
393
Pages
s919–s919
Publication date
12 May 2026
Language
EN