Post by CSIRO

What do I need to know about Hantavirus? Hantaviruses have moved from the pages of medical journals into global headlines following the tragic deaths and illnesses of passengers aboard a cruise ship. But what actually is hantavirus, how does it spread, and should Australians be concerned? Our researchers at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) are helping uncover why different hantaviruses affect the body in different ways, and what that means for future disease preparedness. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gfv4Vspk