In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on hantaviruses here
3
zoonotic hantavirus strains in mainland France (Puumala, Seoul, Tula)
~100
Average number of FHSR cases detected in mainland France
The disease
A viral zoonosis
Hantaviruses are viruses of the Bunyaviridae family and are found on every continent. Their natural hosts are certain species of rodents which, once infected, remain asymptomatic carriers (the virus is present in their urine and feces) and serve as an excellent reservoir for the...
What We Do
Hantaviruses can cause two types of infection in humans: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Europe and Asia, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the Americas and, consequently, in French Guiana.
These infections can be severe or even fatal and, although rare, pose a public he...
Data
Cases of Andes hantavirus aboard the MV HONDIUS
An outbreak of Andes hantavirus has occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV HONDIUS in the South Atlantic, with nearly 150 passengers of 23 nationalities on board. Following the alert issued on May 2, 2026, by the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France
2 publications
rapport/synthèse
