Hantaviruses are a group of pathogens that can be transmitted to humans through rodents. There are numerous types of hantaviruses, depending on geographical spread, and the severity of infection depends on the species of the virus.
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Hantavirus is a disease transmitted by infected wild rodents, mainly through the inhalation of particles from their urine, saliva or feces. In Chile, the main reservoir is the collargo mouse and the only variant present is the Andes Virus, one of the few strains able to be transmitted between people in very specific circumstances. The disease can cause the Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (SCPH), a serious condition that can rapidly evolve in…
Hantaviruses are a group of pathogens that can be transmitted to humans through rodents. There are numerous types of hantaviruses, depending on geographical spread, and the severity of infection depends on the species of the virus.