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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

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Why Andes virus is considered a zoonotic disease

Many infectious diseases begin in animals before affecting humans. Scientists use the term zoonotic disease to describe illnesses that can pass from animals to people. The Andes virus is considered…

Richard May 22, 2026

Andes virus basics

The history of Andes virus in simple terms

The history of Andes virus is closely connected to the broader story of Hantavirus, a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents. For many years, scientists knew that certain rodent-borne…

Richard May 22, 2026

Andes virus basics

What is Andes virus? A simple guide for beginners

Many people hear the term Andes virus during discussions about Hantavirus infections and wonder what it actually means. Is it a newly discovered disease? How does it spread? Should travelers…

Richard May 22, 2026