# Andes Virus: Why This Hantavirus Strain Is Different

> The Andes virus (ANDV) is the only hantavirus with documented person-to-person transmission. A deep look at its reservoir, history, mortality, and why it is at the center of the 2026 MV Hondius outbreak.

- **URL**: https://hantacount.com/en/learn/andes-virus
- **Kind**: learn (medically reviewed explainer)
- **Published**: 2026-05-08T09:00:00Z
- **Updated**: 2026-05-08T09:00:00Z
- **Author**: HantaCount Editorial (Health data desk)
- **Medically reviewed by**: Dr. M. Halikoğlu, MD (Infectious diseases physician (advisory))
- **Reading time**: 11 minutes
- **Keywords**: Andes virus, ANDV, hantavirus person to person, MV Hondius strain, Andes virus outbreak, Patagonia hantavirus
- **License**: CC-BY-4.0
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- Source of authority: HantaCount editorial desk + named medical reviewer
- Topic family: Hantavirus, Andes virus (ANDV), MV Hondius 2026 outbreak
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