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Hantavirus in Uruguay

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

Country context

Uruguay first appeared in WHO surveillance for hantavirus in 2021, with a single recorded outbreak that year. The country's health system and geography likely play a role in shaping the pattern of outbreaks, but more data is needed to understand this relationship. The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Uruguay is 350, with 160 reported deaths.

Uruguay currently does not have an active hantavirus outbreak. The country's health authorities typically monitor for cases and outbreaks, but no updates are available at this time.

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

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Historical

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

2021

Looking for the strain-level profile of Uruguay? 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.