The passengers have remained under preventive quarantine since being evacuated from Tenerife amid concerns over potential transmission linked to the outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses primarily carried by rodents and can occasionally infect humans through exposure to contaminated urine, droppings or saliva.
The disease can cause severe and potentially fatal illness, though symptoms and complications vary depending on the strain and geographical region.
In the Americas, Hantavirus infection is associated with Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a rapidly progressing condition that severely affects the lungs and heart.
In Europe and Asia, the virus is more commonly linked to Haemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS), which impacts the kidneys and blood vessels.
There is currently no specific cure for Hantavirus infection. Health experts say early supportive treatment and close monitoring of respiratory, cardiac and kidney complications remain critical for improving survival rates.
Prevention largely depends on limiting human exposure to infected rodents and contaminated environments.
With IANS inputs