The Andes virus (ANDV) is a dangerous pathogen primarily found in South America, transmitted to humans mainly by infected rodents. It causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a severe respiratory illness with a high fatality rate. Uniquely among hantaviruses, ANDV is also known to spread from person to person in some cases.
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