What is hantavirus?
Dernière mise à jour : 12/05/2026
Avertissement : ces informations sont générales et ne remplacent pas un avis médical. En cas de symptômes, d’exposition à des rongeurs ou de doute, consultez un professionnel de santé ou les autorités sanitaires compétentes.
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses found in different parts of the world. They are mainly associated with rodents and can cause serious illness in humans. Depending on the virus and region, disease may involve the lungs, the kidneys, or both.
Why this site is cautious
Hantavirus surveillance differs between countries. Some countries publish detailed case counts, while others publish periodic summaries, alerts, or no public figures. For this reason, HantavirusMeter.info lists countries for navigation but only displays verified counts when a source has been reviewed and recorded in the dataset.
Main illnesses
- Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS): a severe form affecting the lungs.
- Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS): a form more commonly associated with kidney involvement.
Official sources
Readers should verify health information directly with official sources such as the CDC, WHO, ECDC, PAHO/OPS or national health authorities.