Is Hantavirus Closer Than We Think? A Renewed Global Warning

In an era marked by the accelerating emergence of zoonotic pathogens, hantaviruses remain a paradoxical threat well documented, yet persistently underestimated in global preparedness frameworks. According to the recent World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet, hantaviruses are rodent-borne zoonotic viruses that cause two main clinical syndromes: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia, and hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) in the Americas. WHO also notes that HCPS may have a case fatality rate of up to ۵۰%, and that there is no specific curative treatment or widely available vaccine, with management relying on early supportive care and monitoring for respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal complications.

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Hantaviruses ، World Health Organization (WHO) ، Zoonotic reservoir ، Rodent reservoirs ، Environmental disturbances