French Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Global Health Concerns The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about an outbreak of French hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spreading rapidly across the globe.
As reported cases continue to climb, public health officials are sounding the alarm and urging people to take precautions against this highly infectious virus.
Causes and Transmission of French Hantavirus French hantavirus is primarily transmitted through contact with rodents that carry the virus in their saliva, urine, and feces.