Hantavirus: Authorities trace contacts of infected tourist in France

A Franco-Argentinian tourist tested positive for hantavirus after staying in France in July.

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Health authorities have identified at-risk contacts following his diagnosis.

Hantavirus is transmitted by rodents and can cause severe pulmonary syndromes.

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