hantavirus
noun
any of several viruses of the family Bunyaviridae, spread chiefly by wild rodents, that cause acute respiratory illness, kidney failure, and other syndromes.
hantaviruses
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pluralof hantavirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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In Europe and Asia, hantaviruses are more commonly associated with hemorrhagic fever and kidney dysfunction.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
While most hantaviruses do not pass from person to person, rare instances of human transmission have been documented with the Andes virus strain, which is the strain behind this outbreak.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
The company said last week it had conducted preclinical research on hantaviruses and is reportedly working on treatments.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The company has been quietly researching hantaviruses for years, and that work is gaining new relevance.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
Even before this outbreak started, Moderna did some research on hantaviruses in collaboration with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
