Hantavirus survivor details 'traumatic' symptoms

A survivor of the recent hantavirus outbreak has come forward with a graphic account of the disease's physical and psychological toll.

The individual described experiencing extreme respiratory distress and persistent vomiting, leading to a long-term trauma that has required ongoing mental health support.

This testimony highlights the severity of the Andes virus strain, which has been linked to several fatalities on a cruise ship earlier this year.

Health experts are using these accounts to emphasize the critical need for accelerated vaccine research and more robust global response mechanisms for emerging pathogens.