Pandemic
Hantavirus (ongoing)
Hantavirus (multiple species)
4K
estimated deaths
Period
1993–Ongoing
Origin
United States (Four Corners)
Death range
3K–5K
Infected
10K
Overview
Hantavirus was first recognized in 1993 in the Four Corners region of the United States. It is transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Two main syndromes: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Americas with ~35% mortality, and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia. No specific treatment exists.
Historical Timeline
1993First identified — Four Corners USA
2023Sporadic cases worldwide
Symptoms
Fever and muscle aches
Severe respiratory distress
Fluid in lungs
Kidney failure
Rapid progression
Affected Regions
Four Corners, USA
Argentina/Chile
Brazil
Russia
China
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