Hantavirus on the High Seas: A Cruise Ship Outbreak Raises Alarms The recent outbreak of hantavirus cases linked to a Dutch flagged cruise ship has sent shockwaves through the global health community.
This virus is particularly worrisome because it can spread person to person, making it a serious concern in confined settings like ships.
Hantaviruses are typically associated with rodent borne illnesses, transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated waste or saliva.