Dossier
Picture Alliance
Coverage of Picture Alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Hantavirus on cruise ship confirmed as rare type that can spread human-to-human
A rare type of hantavirus, Andes hantavirus, has been confirmed on a cruise ship, which can spread between people through human-to-human contact. This type is distinct from most hantaviruses that spread through rodent feces, urine or saliva. Officials have identified the specific strain as Andes hantavirus.