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Lethal Hantavirus at Sea: Infectious Disease Outbreaks on Cruise Ships and Limits of Preparedness - PubMed

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  • #Cruise Ship Outbreaks
  • #Hantavirus
  • #One Health
  • Hantavirus outbreaks on cruise ships present significant health risks due to the virus's lethality and zoonotic nature.
  • The article highlights the limits of current outbreak preparedness measures in maritime environments.
  • It emphasizes the importance of a One Health approach, addressing rodent-borne diseases and traveler health.
  • Key concerns include Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) and Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).