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Hantavirus - Are We in Trouble Again?

Duration: 27:37

Published On Jun 5, 2026

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On May 2, 2026, a deadly Hantavirus outbreak was reported on a cruise ship. The virus involved in the outbreak was the Andes virus, which can lead to a potentially deadly pulmonary disease known as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). In this video, Dr. Syed discusses Hantavirus and its pathology in the context of this outbreak.

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By the end of this video, learners will be able to:

• Describe the May 2, 2026 Hantavirus outbreak reported on a cruise ship.
• Identify the Andes virus as the virus involved in the outbreak.
• Recognize Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) as a potentially deadly pulmonary disease.
• Discuss Hantavirus pathology in the context of the reported outbreak.

On May 2, 2026, a deadly Hantavirus outbreak was reported on a cruise ship. The virus involved in the outbreak was the Andes virus, which can lead to a potentially deadly pulmonary disease known as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). In this video, Dr. Syed discusses Hantavirus and its pathology in the context of this outbreak.

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