







The first confirmed case of the tick-borne Bourbon virus, which is extremely rare and potentially fatal, has been identified in New York.
A Rare and Deadly Tick Virus With No Cure Has Taken Hold in New York
Stony Brook researchers have confirmed the first case of the Bourbon virus in the state.

Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigation
This statement summarizes current scientific evidence regarding Andes virus (ANDV) transmission dynamics, including documented person-to-person transmission, outbreak epidemiology, infection control considerations and implications for public health management during the ongoing cruise ship outbreak investigation in the South Atlantic. The document was prepared by members of the International Society for Hantaviruses (ISH) and the international hantavirus scientific and medical community.
Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigation
This statement summarizes current scientific evidence regarding Andes virus (ANDV) transmission dynamics, including documented person-to-person transmission, outbreak epidemiology, infection control considerations and implications for public health management during the ongoing cruise ship outbreak investigation in the South Atlantic. The document was prepared by members of the International Society for Hantaviruses (ISH) and the international hantavirus scientific and medical community.
Why Tick Threats Are Rising—and How to Stay Safe via @ConsumerReports
Lone Star ticks that spread alpha gal syndrome are expanding their range alongside other ticks. Here's what to know.
The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained
This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.

“Super-Spreaders” and Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Argentina
From November 2018 through February 2019, person-to-person transmission of Andes virus (ANDV) hantavirus pulmonary syndrome occurred in Chubut Province, Argentina, and resulted in 34 confirmed infe...

“Super-Spreaders” and Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Argentina
From November 2018 through February 2019, person-to-person transmission of Andes virus (ANDV) hantavirus pulmonary syndrome occurred in Chubut Province, Argentina, and resulted in 34 confirmed infe...

Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan. They are the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.
Hantavirus Doesn’t Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.

We were lucky with Hantavirus—next time we might not be
The outbreak aboard a Dutch cruise ship offers vital lessons for the inevitable next pandemic

Deadly fungal storms are now sweeping the US – and spreading a disease few doctors recognise | BBC Science Focus Magazine
As the US dries out, giant storms of dust are becoming increasingly common across the southwest

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Hantavirus
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.

Covid-19 Lab-Leak Fight and Trump Cuts Threaten US Virus Research
The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.

Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.

Part of the rationale for considering all passengers high risk is uncertainty about “close contacts” In this @nejm.org article on Andes strain #hantavirus, 3 people sitting at adjacent tables at a birthday party were infected nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa200904… (Appendix 1)
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First Case of Bourbon Virus, Which Is Untreatable and Potentially Fatal, Confirmed in New York

A Rare and Deadly Tick Virus With No Cure Has Taken Hold in New York
Why Tick Threats Are Rising—and How to Stay Safe via @ConsumerReports