Human-to-Human Transmission
Cross-source consensus on Human-to-Human Transmission from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- In the 2011 southern Chile outbreak, two of the secondary infections occurred in healthcare workers, demonstrating nosocomial transmission without any invasive procedures. — Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard MV Hondius (May 2026)
- In the 2018–2019 Argentina outbreak, the basic reproductive number R₀ reached 2.12 before control measures — above the threshold for self-sustaining spread. — Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard MV Hondius (May 2026)
- After isolation and quarantine were implemented in the 2019 Argentina outbreak, R₀ dropped below 1.0, arresting transmission. — Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard MV Hondius (May 2026)
- Sex partners of Andes hantavirus patients have a 10-fold higher infection risk compared to other household contacts. — Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard MV Hondius (May 2026)
- Overall, 3.4% of all household contacts of Andes hantavirus patients developed hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. — Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard MV Hondius (May 2026)