The Paraná State Department of Health reported that the two cases of hantavirus registered in the state are not related to the virus contamination on the cruise ship MV Hondiuswhich is heading towards Spain.
According to Sesa, in May, in the municipality of Pérola d’Oeste and another in Ponta Grossa. Another 21 cases were discarded and 11 remain under investigation.
Also according to the secretariat, there is no record of circulation in Paranáwhich has viral transmission, from person to person, like the cases confirmed by the WHO (World Health Organization).
“The cases identified in the state are of the wild strain, transmitted through wild animals — rodents. There are no recorded outbreaks. Sesa continuously monitors cases of hantavirus and stated that
In addition to this year’s two records, in 2025, there was also a confirmed case in the municipality of Cruz Machado.
Given the current situation, the Secretary of State for Health, César Neves, stated that the cases are under control and the health network is prepared. “Hantavirus is a disease strictly monitored by Sesa’s Zoonosis and Poisoning Surveillance Division. We are monitoring it closely and ensure that health professionals are trained to quickly identify and treat any suspicion of the disease,” he said.
Cruise infection
Passengers infected with hantavirus were removed from a boat at the port of Praia, in Cape Verde, on Tuesday (5), before a planned transfer by air ambulance.
According to the Cape Verde Ministry of Health, three they were taken over the next few hours in two air ambulances.
The cruise company has not yet commented on how passengers may have or whether other cases have been identified on board the ship.
What is the virus?
immediate mandatory notification. It is transmitted to humans mainly by inhaling particles present in the urine, feces and saliva of infected wild rodents. Other forms of contagion include the virus coming into contact with mucous membranes, scratches or bites from these animals.
When it develops, the virus can cause Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) and in more severe cases acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), at this stage it is possible to develop non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, with the patient progressing to acute respiratory failure and circulatory shock.
In the initial phase, symptoms include fever, joint pain, headache and gastrointestinal symptoms. If it progresses to the cardiopulmonary phase, the patient may experience difficulty breathing, dry cough and low blood pressure.
There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infection, with supportive therapeutic measures being administered by medical professionals. At the first sign of the disease, the recommendation is to seek a health service immediately.
