"The World Health Organization reported a suspected outbreak of a hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with one confirmed case and five additional suspected cases."
"Hantavirus is found throughout the world and usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents, causing severe lung infections."
"The South African health department stated that the outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which had around 150 tourists onboard."
"South African authorities are conducting contact tracing in Johannesburg to identify other individuals who may have been exposed to the infected passengers."
The World Health Organization reported a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. One case is confirmed, and five are suspected, with three deaths. The virus, typically spread by rodent contact, can cause severe lung infections. South African authorities are tracing contacts of affected individuals. The cruise ship had around 150 tourists onboard and had recently departed from Argentina. Investigations are ongoing to determine the outbreak's cause.
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