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Argentina probes deadly hantavirus aboard cruise ship as cases climb at home
International
Published on 7 May 2026
The virus strain raises fears of spread between people
Argentina is investigating whether it is the origin of a deadly hantavirus outbreak after cases emerged on a cruise ship, alongside a sharp rise in infections in the country. Experts say climate change may be expanding rodent habitats, boosting transmission. The Andes virus strain, linked to recent deaths and potentially capable of human-to-human spread, is now under scrutiny.
- Argentina is investigating the cruise ship as the outbreak sparks wider concern
- Domestic hantavirus cases have surged alongside reported ship infections
- Experts point to climate change expanding rodent habitats and transmission
- The Andes virus strain is tied to fatalities and possible human spread
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