First case of hantavirus of 2026 confirmed in Santa Fe County

First hantavirus case of year in New Mexico reported in Santa Fe County

The post First hantavirus case of year in New Mexico reported in Santa Fe County appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. A Santa Fe County man in his 60s was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and has recovered, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Thursday. It marks the first case of hantavirus in New Mexico this year. The state saw seven cases in 2025, three of which were fatal — including one case found to have caused …

New Mexico health officials confirm state’s first hantavirus case of the year in Santa Fe

A deer mouse, which public health officials determined to be one of the reservoirs and transmitters of hantavirus. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)New Mexico health officials announced on Thursday that a Santa Fe County resident had been hospitalized but ultimately recovered from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, marking the first case recorded in 2026. The resident, a man in his 60s, is now recovering at home, David Mor…

First case of hantavirus of 2026 confirmed in Santa Fe County

The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first case of hantavirus of 2026 in Santa Fe County.

Health Department: Santa Fe County patient contracts, recovers from hantavirus

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases.

Primer caso de Hantavirus en 2026 confirmado en Santa Fe County

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