Hantavirus, Andes Virus & 2026 Outbreak — Research Hub
Six pillar explainers covering the virus family, individual species, the 2026 outbreak chronology, and the WHO emergency-declaration framework. Sourced from WHO, CDC, ECDC, PAHO, and peer-reviewed literature. Updated continuously.
- Virus profile
Hantavirus — Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to hantavirus: symptoms, transmission via rodents, HPS vs HFRS, mortality rates, treatment, and the 2026 outbreak signal.
- Virus profile
Andes Virus
Andes orthohantavirus (ANDV) is the only hantavirus confirmed for person-to-person spread. Distribution, mortality (~35%), 2026 cluster activity in Argentina and Chile.
- Virus profile
Sin Nombre Virus
Sin Nombre virus (SNV) is the dominant North American hantavirus, vectored by deer mice. History, 1993 Four Corners outbreak, current US case load, mortality near 36%.
- Comparison
HPS vs HFRS
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) compared: causative viruses, geography, symptoms, fatality, treatment.
- Outbreak intel
2026 Outbreak Timeline
Live timeline of the 2026 hantavirus outbreak: first cluster in Patagonia, MV Hondius cruise ship cases, EU spread, WHO situation reports, PHEIC discussion.
- Policy & response
WHO PHEIC Explained
What it takes for the WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), historical precedents (H1N1, Ebola, Zika, COVID-19, mpox), and 2026 hantavirus implications.
- Outbreak intel
MV Hondius Outbreak
End-to-end analysis of the MV Hondius Andes-virus cluster: itinerary, 8 confirmed cases, 3 deaths, contact tracing across multiple countries, genomic link to the Bariloche lodge cluster, and why no secondary cases have been detected.
- Science & research
Hantavirus Vaccine 2026
Complete guide to hantavirus vaccine development in 2026: DNA vaccines, VLP platforms, mRNA candidates, clinical trial status, and how the Andes virus outbreak is accelerating research.