Regions
Hantavirus by region
Hantavirus strains and disease patterns vary significantly by continent. Pick a region to see local risk profile and known endemic zones.
North America
Sin Nombre virus, Four Corners region. HPS endemic at low levels.
South America
Andes virus across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia. Person-to-person transmission documented.
Europe
Puumala virus dominant in Nordics; Dobrava in the Balkans. HFRS pattern.
Asia
Hantaan and Seoul viruses in China and the Korean peninsula. Highest HFRS burden globally.