Health Feature: Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves three dead

About this episode

Health authorities investigate a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has resulted in three deaths.

Health authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that has left three people dead and several others ill. The vessel remains off the coast of Cape Verde, with some passengers and crew requiring urgent medical care. At least one case has been confirmed, while others are under investigation. Hantavirus - typically spread through contact with infected rodent waste - can cause severe and potentially fatal illnesses affecting the lungs or kidneys. While rare, early treatment is critical. Phemelo speaks to Director of Maritime Medical Operations at AP Companies,Crystol Lasley. Kayafm

People in this episode

Host: Phemelo

Guest: Crystol Lasley

Topics covered

• hantavirus
• cruise ship
• health investigation
• medical care
• infectious disease

Keywords

• hantavirus
• cruise ship
• Cape Verde
• medical investigation
• infected rodent waste

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AP Companies

Places: Cape Verde

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