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Hantavirus outbreak grows to 11 cases

Hantavirus outbreak grows to 11 cases

Summary

The hantavirus outbreak has increased to 11 cases, including a French woman infected on a cruise ship who is receiving advanced lung treatment in Paris. A Spanish passenger also tested positive after leaving the cruise, and the World Health Organization confirmed nine of the total cases.

Key Facts

  • The hantavirus outbreak now totals 11 confirmed cases.
  • A French woman caught the virus on a cruise ship and is treated with an artificial lung in Paris.
  • A Spanish passenger tested positive after leaving the cruise ship.
  • The World Health Organization confirmed nine of the cases.
  • Some cases involve passengers from different countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
  • The outbreak is linked to the cruise ship but the exact source is not mentioned.
  • Treatment for hantavirus can involve advanced medical support like artificial lungs.
  • Hantavirus is a serious illness often related to exposure to rodents or their droppings.
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