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Hantavirus in Argentina
Argentina: 8 confirmed Hantavirus cases, 3 deaths, 37.5% CFR. Andes virus (ANDV) endemic. WHO + Ministerio de Salud — Boletín Epidemiológico sourced.
Currently confirmed
8
Deaths
3
CFR
37.5%
Endemic regions
Patagonia (Río Negro, Chubut, Neuquén) and the central pampas. Andes virus is uniquely capable of person-to-person transmission.
Animal reservoir
Long-tailed pygmy rice rat (Oligoryzomys longicaudatus).
Prevention
Maintain rodent-free perimeters in rural housing, avoid woodpiles near homes, isolate close contacts of suspected HPS cases.
Active outbreaks
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Tierra del Fuego — MV Hondius cluster
Status: active · 8 cases · started May 2026
Recent news from Argentina
- News24 | More hantavirus cases could emerge, but outbreak limited with precautions taken, says WHO
The WHO said more hantavirus cases could emerge, but expects the outbreak to be limited if precautions are taken.
News24 · May 8, 2026
Source authority
Surveillance data for Argentina is reconciled against Ministerio de Salud — Boletín Epidemiológico and the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.
Other countries with Andes virus (ANDV)
Other Americas countries
Medical advisory
This page is informational. If you have symptoms after possible rodent exposure in Argentina, contact a healthcare provider or Ministerio de Salud — Boletín Epidemiológico immediately.