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fromThe Nation

The Hantavirus Isn't the Biggest Threat We're Facing

Andes hantavirus is unlikely to reach the United States, while Sin Nombre remains the main domestic risk with low but nontrivial exposure during rodent cleanup.

fromPoynter

4 hours ago

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There's no proven cure for hantavirus - and doctors say ivermectin isn't one - Poynter

fromWIRED

3 hours ago

Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus

A Nebraska lab developed a PCR test for Andes virus to detect infection early, enabling prompt treatment and limiting spread among returning passengers.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Efforts to control hantavirus outbreak reach global scale while cases in Spain and France fuel uncertainty

Hantavirus outbreak response shifted from confidence to uncertainty after new diagnoses, while WHO stated no evidence of a larger outbreak and emphasized isolation and monitoring.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

2 hours ago

Hantavirus takes a long time to show symptoms. Experts say more cases could appear

U.S. passengers from a hantavirus cruise are quarantined for 42 days to cover the Andes virus incubation period while monitored for infection signs.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 hour ago

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

Hantavirus exposure from a South Atlantic cruise led to 18 Americans being quarantined in specialized biocontainment facilities with low public spread risk.

fromThe Nation

The Hantavirus Isn't the Biggest Threat We're Facing

Andes hantavirus is unlikely to reach the United States, while Sin Nombre remains the main domestic risk with low but nontrivial exposure during rodent cleanup.

fromPoynter

4 hours ago

There's no proven cure for hantavirus - and doctors say ivermectin isn't one - Poynter

No specific drug or cure exists for hantavirus; care focuses on supportive treatment of symptoms and monitoring exposed people for weeks.

fromWIRED

3 hours ago

Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus

A Nebraska lab developed a PCR test for Andes virus to detect infection early, enabling prompt treatment and limiting spread among returning passengers.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Efforts to control hantavirus outbreak reach global scale while cases in Spain and France fuel uncertainty

Hantavirus outbreak response shifted from confidence to uncertainty after new diagnoses, while WHO stated no evidence of a larger outbreak and emphasized isolation and monitoring.

Antifungal resistance is growing - will new treatments turn the tables?

Only a small fraction of fungal species have been discovered, and antifungal resistance in human infections is worsening, especially for immunocompromised people.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

4 hours ago

The class politics of modern outbreaks

The hantavirus scare on board the MV Hondius revived COVID-era questions about elite mobility, disease transmission and who bears the risks during global health scares. No one can stop the wealthy from taking their holidays. Whether coasting down snowy mountains or rubbing shoulders with fellow elites on luxury cruises, they will always find a way to indulge in leisure and excess, sometimes even on the cusp of an outbreak.

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fromSFGATE

20 hours ago

Parvovirus is circulating in California. Experts say it could be COVID-related.

Parvovirus B19 is spreading in parts of California, causing usually mild respiratory illness and fifth disease rash, with higher risks for pregnant people.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US government studies into vaccine safety are being suppressed | Robert B Shpiner

FDA withheld peer-reviewed vaccine safety studies after political appointees declined sign-off, including Covid-19 and Shingrix analyses.

fromPsychology Today

17 hours ago

Why the Hantavirus Outbreak Feels Different

Public health must give practical guidance amid limited evidence, clearly distinguishing known facts from suspicions and uncertainties as guidance evolves.

fromenglish.elpais.com

What's next for the Hondius' passengers? From Spain's strict isolation to home quarantine in the Netherlands

Quarantine and monitoring for cruise passengers vary by country, with differing durations, locations, testing, and restrictions under health protocols.

fromNature

Bacterialviral conflicts shape cholera evolution

Genomic and experimental evidence indicates bacteriophage predation drives an evolutionary arms race with Vibrio cholerae, shaping cholera disease dynamics in humans.

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'I saw children dying right in front of me' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

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'We needed something better' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

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'I saw children dying right in front of me' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

Coronavirus

'I saw children dying right in front of me' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

Coronavirus

'We needed something better' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

Coronavirus

'I saw children dying right in front of me' - Dublin-born doctor a finalist in European Inventor Awards for malaria vaccine

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fromABC7 San Francisco

4 years ago

Coronavirus live updates: Nearly 63% of Californians vaccinated against virus, data shows

California health officials recommend indoor masking for vaccinated and unvaccinated residents amid a delta-variant surge.

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fromLos Angeles Times

Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted?

Andes hantavirus exposure on a Dutch-flagged cruise has prompted monitoring of four Californians, with officials emphasizing lower transmissibility than COVID-19.

fromKqed

Santa Clara County Resident Exposed to Deadly Hantavirus on Ship, Officials Say | KQED

Andes hantavirus spreads mainly via rodent urine, feces, and saliva, with rare person-to-person transmission requiring repeated close contact.

fromSFGATE

2 days ago

Bay Area resident exposed to hantavirus aboard MV Hondius cruise ship

A Santa Clara County resident exposed to Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius returned home, and officials report no known public risk while monitoring the individual.

fromLos Angeles Times

Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted?

Andes hantavirus exposure on a Dutch-flagged cruise has prompted monitoring of four Californians, with officials emphasizing lower transmissibility than COVID-19.

fromKqed

Santa Clara County Resident Exposed to Deadly Hantavirus on Ship, Officials Say | KQED

Andes hantavirus spreads mainly via rodent urine, feces, and saliva, with rare person-to-person transmission requiring repeated close contact.

fromSFGATE

2 days ago

Bay Area resident exposed to hantavirus aboard MV Hondius cruise ship

A Santa Clara County resident exposed to Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius returned home, and officials report no known public risk while monitoring the individual.

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fromABC7 Los Angeles