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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Low Risk, High Vigilance
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde; at least eight infected, three dead; passengers returned to US, including Texas, California, Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia; virus mainly spread through rodent contact; symptoms include fever, muscle aches, chills, dizziness, chest pressure, and heavy coughing; lung version kills about 38% without quick care; WHO and US/European teams tracking passengers; no pandemic panic needed as virus requires direct rodent exposure; stay vigilant around rodents.
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