Argentina reports 118 hantavirus cases. The seasonal peak is almost here.
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22.05.2026 16:00
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The season in numbers
Argentina is going through a severe hantavirus season. 118 confirmed cases. 38 deaths.
Neuquén province remains the epicenter. Most infections are registered there. The fatality rate is about 32%. This is typical for hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the Americas.
The trend
Weekly growth has slowed. The first sign that the seasonal peak may be behind us.
Epidemiologists expect a gradual decline in June. But the virus will not disappear. It stays in nature — in rodent populations.
Here is what matters: hantavirus is not just about a cruise ship outbreak. In South America, it kills every year. The only protection is avoiding contact with rodents.