Episode 1: Andes Hantavirus on the MV Hondius: Timeline, Transmission and Clinical Takeaways

Host D. Scott Smith interviews Dr. Joel Terriquez of the Arizona Department of Health Services about the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak involving Andes hantavirus. They review the likely timeline, contrast Andes virus with Sin Nombre virus found in the U.S. and discuss detection challenges on cruise ships.

00:00  Welcome and Guest Intro
00:54  Cruise Outbreak Timeline
05:26  Andes vs Sin Nombre Basics
08:35  Transmission and Close Contact
10:57  Detection Challenges at Sea
13:56  Shedding and Infectious Window
15:41  Clinical Testing and Risk
17:58  Asymptomatic Testing Guidance
20:25  Vaccine Status and Research
23:11  Public Health Reporting Steps
25:51  Key Clinical Red Flags
29:42  A Real Hantavirus Case Story
32:50  Rodent Ecology and Perfect Storm
35:37  Climate Change and Disease History
37:57  Final Thanks and Wrap Up