French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A French woman infected with hantavirus from a cruise ship is critically ill and on life support at Bichat Hospital in Paris. The outbreak has led to 11 reported cases, with 9 confirmed, and three fatalities, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first infected. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that all cases are linked to the cruise passengers or crew, and there is no indication of a larger outbreak. Argentina is sending experts to investigate the outbreak's origin, which may be linked to a bird-watching tour involving exposure to infected rodents. Quarantine measures are in place for evacuated passengers and crew.
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