Andes virus – Hantavirus symptoms

Hantavirus myths vs facts: symptoms, spread and treatment explained

Hantavirus is a rodent-borne virus that occasionally appears in news reports after isolated infections or regional outbreaks. Because the illness is rare in many parts of the world, public understanding…

Angel July 28, 2026

Virus basics

What is the Andes hantavirus strain and why is it important?

The Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but potentially serious illness linked to certain hantaviruses carried by rodents. Among the many strains identified around the world, the Andes hantavirus strain…

Angel June 28, 2026

Virus basics

The main types of hantavirus and how they affect humans

Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause serious illness in humans. Although infections are relatively rare compared to many common respiratory diseases, hantaviruses remain an important public…

Angel June 21, 2026