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Five things to know about hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert

12 May 2026
Five things to know about hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
By Mehrab Hussain, Graduate Student Intern

In a recent Stanford Medicine Q&A, infectious disease expert and CEND Affiliate Jorge Salinas discusses what the public should know about hantavirus following a recent outbreak. Salinas explains how the virus spreads, why the risk to most people remains very low, and the precautions that can help prevent infection, while emphasizing the importance of continued research and outbreak preparedness. Read the full article here.