CDC is issuing a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to inform clinicians and health departments about available testing for patients with suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus.
CDC and health departments in several states are monitoring the health of U.S. passengers from the M/V Hondius, and U.S. air travel contacts of symptomatic ship passengers who were subsequently confirmed to have Andes virus infection.
This Health Update informs clinicians about testing and consultation that are available for Andes virus and other hantaviruses endemic to the United States.
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