They are passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship after the outbreak of the infection, which brought the total number of infected among them to two, reports Euronews.
Health authorities announced that the new case was confirmed after additional laboratory analyzes in a person who was in close contact with a previously infected passenger. Both patients are under medical supervision, and their health condition is stable for now.
Passengers were evacuated from the cruise ship after developing symptoms of illness during the trip. The Spanish authorities immediately initiated epidemiological measures and organized a quarantine to prevent the possible spread of the virus.
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially dangerous viral infection that is mainly transmitted by rodents, and humans are most often infected by inhaling particles from contaminated feces, urine or saliva of animals. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, headache and breathing problems.
Health services continue to monitor all persons who were in contact with the infected, while the investigation into the source of the infection continues.
(Vijesti.ba)
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