Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigation
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This statement summarizes current scientific evidence regarding Andes virus (ANDV) transmission dynamics, including documented person-to-person transmission, outbreak epidemiology, infection control considerations and implications for public health management during the ongoing cruise ship outbreak investigation in the South Atlantic. The document was prepared by members of the International Society for Hantaviruses (ISH) and the international hantavirus scientific and medical community.
  • Hnery@feddit.orgEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    TL;DR: The cruise ship outbreak is of type Andes Virus (ANDV) which is a subtype of Hantavirus. It has some special enhancements like human to human transmission or 20-40 % fatality. You could very well be infectious even though asymptomatic. COVID-Style pandemics unlikely, though, as transmittability is not high enough for a full pandemic. Outbreaks evidently very possible. If you have possibly been exposed, isolate and seek medical support…

    • Hnery@feddit.orgEnglish
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      18 hours ago

      TL;DR: The cruise ship outbreak is of type Andes Virus (ANDV) which is a subtype of Hantavirus. It has some special enhancements like human to human transmission or 20-40 % fatality. You could very well be infectious even though asymptomatic. COVID-Style pandemics unlikely, though, as transmittability is not high enough for a full pandemic. Outbreaks evidently very possible. If you have possibly been exposed, isolate and seek medical support.