Hantavirus reference
Long-form, source-cited reference on hantavirus virology, transmission, person-to-person risk, and fatality. Each piece is cross-referenced with WHO, CDC, ECDC, and PAHO documentation, updated as new outbreak data arrives.
What this is. Four canonical reference pieces, each answering one of the most-searched questions about hantavirus. The articles average 1,950 words, draw from primary sources, and are updated when surveillance data changes.
What this is not. Daily news. For per-event surveillance updates, see the daily reports stream or the live dashboard. For deep dives on a specific virus species, see the strain reference.
Reference essentials · 4 articles
What is hantavirus? A complete 2026 reference guide
Virion structure, the major species (Andes, Sin Nombre, Hantaan, Puumala), HPS and HFRS clinical syndromes, geographic distribution, and the history of discovery, in one document.
How does hantavirus spread? Transmission routes explained
Aerosolized rodent excreta is the primary route. Person-to-person spread is documented for Andes virus only. Complete pathway analysis with prevention guidance.
Can hantavirus spread human-to-human? Detailed analysis
For nearly every species, no. The Andes virus exception, the conditions required for person-to-person spread, the historical cluster record, and what R₀ < 1 means for risk.
What is the fatality rate of hantavirus? CFR by strain
Case-fatality rates by strain: Andes ~38%, Sin Nombre ~36%, Hantaan 5–15%, Puumala <1%. With historical context, mortality trends, and why high CFR doesn't equal pandemic risk.