June 2026 – Andes Hantavirus

How hantavirus infections are usually discovered

Many people have never heard of Hantavirus until a news report, travel advisory, or local health alert brings attention to it. Yet Hantavirus infections have been recognized around the world…

Richard June 28, 2026

Hantavirus basics

Why some hantaviruses affect the lungs

Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents. Humans can become infected after contact with infected rodents, their droppings, urine, saliva, or contaminated dust particles that enter the…

Richard June 21, 2026

Hantavirus basics

The difference between Old World and New World hantaviruses

Many people hear the word Hantavirus and assume it refers to one single disease. In reality, Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents. Scientists often divide them…

Richard June 14, 2026

Hantavirus basics

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome explained simply

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a serious illness caused by certain types of Hantavirus, a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents. It is considered a rodent-borne virus because people…

Richard June 7, 2026