What it is
Andes virus is a hantavirus found in South America that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe respiratory disease.
What matters first
Key facts from CDC guidance
How it spreads
Most risk comes from infected rodents or contaminated urine, saliva, or feces. Andes virus can also rarely spread through close contact with a sick person.
Symptoms
Early illness can look flu-like: fever, headache, muscle or back pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, chest pain, appetite loss, and difficulty breathing.
Timing
Signs and symptoms can appear 4–42 days after exposure. CDC says people are typically infectious only while symptomatic.
Treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine currently available. Early medical care and supportive treatment are critical.
Get care
If you may have been exposed and have symptoms, contact a medical professional immediately.
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