Taiwan reports 2nd hantavirus case of 2026
May 03, 2026
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported an additional hantavirus case in the country. This is the second case reported in 2026 to date.
Besides the Taipei City man in his 70s who was announced in January, the other case this year is from New Taipei City. This man, in his 70s, has a history of chronic diseases such as diabetes. Starting in mid-March, he began experiencing symptoms including fever accompanied by chills, sore throat, muscle aches, decreased urination, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. He sought medical attention at the hospital's emergency room and was confirmed to have Hantavirus syndrome after testing. He was discharged on March 30th after treatment. There was no history of contact with rats, and no rats were captured near his residence. The source of infection is under investigation.
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