Hantavirus Guachipas Detected in Catamarca Province for First Time

The Guachipas variant of hantavirus was confirmed in long-tailed mice in Catamarca Province, Argentina, marking the first detection in that province. The variant was previously linked to a fatal case in Salta two years ago. The investigation was prompted by an outbreak on the Hondius cruise ship, raising concerns about regional spread and public health surveillance.