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Hantavirus in Brazil

Outbreaks of hantavirus disease recorded in Brazil and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2021). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Country context

Brazil first appeared in WHO surveillance for hantavirus in 2021, with a single recorded outbreak that year. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 350, resulting in 160 deaths. The country's geographic and health system context may contribute to the pattern of outbreaks, but this information is not specified.

There is no active hantavirus outbreak in Brazil currently. Authorities typically monitor for cases and outbreaks, but the country's current situation is not reported in the available data. Readers can follow updates on public health surveillance and response in Brazil, but specific sources are not provided.

Synthesized May 25, 2026 from WHO Disease Outbreak News and supporting public-health sources.

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Cumulative deaths

Historical

Past hantavirus outbreak involving Brazil, grouped by year of first report.

2021

Looking for the strain-level profile of Brazil? See circulating strains, endemic status, and clinical reference. Context on the disease itself: complete guide to hantavirus. For all hantavirus outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.