Argentina's Wet Weather Fuels Hantavirus Outbreak

Unusually wet weather in Argentina has created ideal conditions for a significant rodent population boom, a phenomenon known as a 'ratada.' This surge in rodent numbers is directly linked to an increase in hantavirus cases, posing a public health concern. The environmental conditions, exacerbated by climate change, are fostering an ecosystem where these rodents can thrive, leading to a heightened risk of disease transmission to humans in the affected regions.