<unk>  (ANDV), a species of Orthohantavirus, is a major causative agent of hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in South America. It is named for the<unk>  mountains of Chile and Argentina, where it was first discovered. Originating in the reservoir of rodents,<unk>  is easily transmitted to humans who come into contact with infected rodents or their fecal droppings. However, infected rodents do not appear ill, so there is no readily apparent indicator to determine whether the rodent is infected or not. Additionally,<unk> , specifically, is the only hantavirus that can be spread by human to human contact via bodily fluids or long-term contact from one infected individual to a healthy person.
Andes orthohantavirus
Dobrava-Belgrade orthohantavirus
Prospect Hill orthohantavirus
Seoul orthohantavirus
Orthohantavirus
Pandoravirus
Bayou orthohantavirus
Sin Nombre orthohantavirus