Transmitted between humans… 8 confirmed cases of the Andean strain of Hanta virus

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Transmitted between humans… 8 confirmed cases of the Andean strain of Hanta virus

World Health confirmed that the virus strain detected in the eight confirmed cases linked to the Hanta on the cruise ship "MV Hondius" is The Andean strain is transmissible between humans.
The organization added in a statement on Wednesday evening: As of May, 11 cases have been reported, including 3 deaths. Of these cases, 8 people were laboratory-confirmed infected with the Andean virus (ANDV), while there are two possible cases, and one case is unresolved and is subject to additional analysis.

Unresolved case tests

The unresolved case belongs to a person in the United States who does not show symptoms. Currently, according to the organization, the results of the tests conducted on him in two different laboratories came back, one of which was positive and the other negative.
This American, who was on the ship and who is currently in a hospital in Nebraska, is awaiting the results of a new test.
Two people who were among the eight who were confirmed to be infected with the virus have died.

Death rate due to infection

According to the World Health Organization, the death rate resulting from this outbreak (the percentage of patients who die after infection (infection) currently stands at 27%.
There is no vaccine or specific treatment Hantavirus, which can cause acute respiratory syndrome.
All cases recorded so far have been on board the ship.
This virus is usually spread by rodents, often through urine, feces or saliva.