{"id":4234,"date":"2026-05-27T13:48:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelclinic.com\/consumenten\/?p=4234"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T14:40:35","slug":"4234","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelclinic.com\/consumenten\/en\/4234\/","title":{"rendered":"Hantavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

What<\/span> is <\/span>Hantavirus<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that are primarily spread by rodents, such as rats, mice, and voles. Although the animals themselves usually do not become ill, they can spread the virus through urine, droppings, and saliva.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People are usually infected by inhaling virus particles that are present in dust. This can happen, forexample, when cleaning areas where rodents have been present.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The virus occurs worldwide, including in parts of Europe, Asia, and North and South America.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What<\/span> makes<\/span> the<\/span> Andes variant <\/span>unique<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Andes virus (ANDV) is a specific variant of Hantavirus found in South America. This variant is exceptional because it is the only known hantavirus variant for which human-to-human transmission has been demonstrated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This transmission mainly occurs through close and prolonged contact in enclosed spaces, for example through coughing or saliva droplets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does <\/span>Hantavirus<\/span> spread?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Infection usually occurs through:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n