08.05.2026 01:24
The hantavirus, which caused the deaths of 3 people on a passenger ship traveling from Argentina to Cabo Verde in West Africa, is spreading. After Singapore and Switzerland, the first case has been reported in Israel. The patient is believed to have been infected while staying in Eastern Europe a few months ago.
In Israel, it was reported that the hantavirus was detected in a person who was thought to have been infected while staying in Eastern Europe a few months ago and sought medical help after the onset of symptoms.
HIS CONDITION IS STABLE AND UNDER SUPERVISION
In the news from Maariv newspaper, it was noted that for the first time, hantavirus was detected in a person following the incident on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Cabo Verde in West Africa, which resulted in the deaths of 3 people.
The report stated that a person who had stayed in Eastern Europe a few months ago sought medical help after the appearance of symptoms, and hantavirus was detected through antibody and PCR tests.
In the news, it was stated that the patient's condition is stable, no intensive care or quarantine is needed, but he is being kept under observation. No information about the patient's identity was shared.
HANTAVIRUS
Hantavirus was detected in passengers of the MV Hondius, a ship traveling from Argentina to Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) in West Africa, and three people infected with the virus died. Hantavirus cases were also detected in Singapore and Switzerland.
Hantavirus is known as a disease mostly transmitted from rodents. The virus, which is transmitted by inhaling air mixed with dried feces, urine, and saliva of rodents, and sometimes by being bitten or scratched by a rodent, shows symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and muscle pain. The virus, which can also cause respiratory failure, in some cases leads to internal bleeding and kidney failure.