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Andes hantavirus may persist in semen for years

A study found the Andes hantavirus strain persisted in semen for 71 months after infection.
WHO: Spiez Laboratory researchers
WHAT: A peer-reviewed study reported the Andes hantavirus strain remained detectable in a man's semen 71 months after infection.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:37 AM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: The study examined a 55-year-old Swiss man infected with the Andes hantavirus while traveling across South America.

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