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Andes Hantavirus: The Next Virus to Watch Closely?
8 juin 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on June 08, 2026 | 4 min readLong considered a rare infection confined to certain regions of South America, Andes hantavirus (ANDV) is now attracting increasing attention from the medical community. Like other hantaviruses, it is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated particles originating from the excreta of infected rodents. However, it possesses a
By Ana Espino | Published on June 08, 2026 | 4 min read
Long considered a rare infection confined to certain regions of South America, Andes hantavirus (ANDV) is now attracting increasing attention from the medical community. Like other hantaviruses, it is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated particles originating from the excreta of infected rodents. However, it possesses a particularly concerning feature: it is the only hantavirus for which person-to-person transmission has been clearly demonstrated.
Long considered a rare infection confined to certain regions of South America, Andes hantavirus (ANDV) is now attracting increasing attention from the medical community. Like other hantaviruses, it is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of contaminated particles originating from the excreta of infected rodents. However, it possesses a particularly concerning feature: it is the only hantavirus for which person-to-person transmission has been clearly demonstrated.
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Scientific reference
Durante-Mangoni E, et al. Human infection with Andes hantavirus: an update for the general physician. Eur J Intern Med. 2026 May 25:106946
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