Hantavirus in the U.S.: How easily does the Andes strain spread?
At least 11 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are reported to have the Andes strain of hantavirus.
At least 11 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are reported to have the Andes strain of hantavirus. Of the 18 Americans who were on board and are now in quarantine facilities in the U.S., at least three are being closely watched for possible infection.
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The latest confirmed cases are all among people who had direct contact with other patients who were on the ship, although concerns about how easily — or not — the Andes strain spreads are growing. Andes is the only type of hantavirus that can pass from person to person.
Three people from the cruise ship have died from the virus.
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