“Super-Spreaders” and Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus …
WEBDec 2, 2020 · From November 2018 through February 2019, person-to-person transmission of Andes virus (ANDV) hantavirus pulmonary syndrome occurred in Chubut Province, Argentina, and resulted in 34 confirmed...
Andes orthohantavirus - Wikipedia
WEBAndes orthohantavirus (ANDV), a species of Orthohantavirus, is a major causative agent of hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in South America. [2] It is named for the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina, where it was first discovered.
Orthohantaviruses in Misiones Province, Northeastern Argentina
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Few cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been reported in northeastern Argentina. However, neighboring areas show a higher incidence, suggesting underreporting. We evaluated the presence of antibodies against orthohantavirus in small rodents throughout Misiones province.
Hantavirus Disease – Argentina - World Health Organization …
WEBJan 23, 2019 · HPS is a zoonotic, viral respiratory disease. The causative agent belongs to the genus Hantavirus, family Bunyaviridae. The infection is acquired primarily through inhalation of aerosols or contact with infected rodent excreta, droppings, or …
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus-a very lethal and zoonotic virus – …
WEBNov 24, 2022 · In Argentina, South America, on 14 July 2022, the National Ministry of Health stated that an 8-year-old girl has died of a Hantavirus infection in Chubut province. The child presented with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever.
Emerging hantaviruses in Central Argentina: First case of Hantavirus …
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Since the first description of HPS in Argentina, new hantaviruses have been reported throughout the country, most of which are pathogenic to humans. We present here the first HPS case infected with Alto Paraguay virus reported in Argentina.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome outbreaks associated with …
WEBNov 30, 2020 · This work demonstrates that climate variability plays a significant role in the transmission of hantavirus in northwestern Argentina. The model developed in this study provides a basis for the forecast of potential HPS outbreaks based on climatic parameters.
Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Hantavirus …
WEBMar 17, 2020 · These viruses are responsible for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the Americas. In Argentina, HPS was first described in 1995 during an outbreak in the Andean region of Patagonia, leading to the characterization of Andes virus (ANDV) (1). Since then, >1,200 cases have been confirmed in Argentina (2, 3).
Emerging hantaviruses in Central Argentina: First case of Hantavirus …
WEBNov 17, 2021 · Since the first description of HPS in Argentina, new hantaviruses have been reported throughout the country, most of which are pathogenic to humans. We present here the first HPS case infected with Alto Paraguay virus reported in Argentina.
Seroprevalence of hantavirus infection in non-epidemic settings …
WEB20 hours ago · Hantavirus infection is a zoonotic disease from rodents to humans, necessitating seroprevalence assessment for disease burden clarification and control measure implementation. ... Prieto K, Iglesias A, Coelho R, et al. Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Argentina, 2014 - Volume 26, Number 4—April ...