Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship: India’s Port Health Preparedness – A One Health Perspective
B1 Crossref Works API · 2026-10-10 · IN · ANDV
Abstract The MV Hondius outbreak, reported in May 2026, is among the first large multinational hantavirus clusters linked to cruise ship travel. By July 2, 2026, when the outbreak was declared over, 13 cases (12 laboratory-confirmed and one probable) and three deaths had been reported, with contact tracing involving 33 countries and territories; no confirmed cases were reported in India. The identified Andes virus strain is notable for limited person-to-person transmission. This viewpoint is an interpretation of the outbreak using publicly available reports, scientific litera
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HORIZON metadata
| Source | Crossref Works API (crossref) |
|---|---|
| NATO rating | B1 — see methodology |
| Country | IN |
| Serotype | ANDV |
| Reported date | 2026-10-10 |
| Ingested at | 2026-10-12 12:50 UTC |