Andes virus from the MV Hondius outbreak is highly pathogenic in hamsters and airborne shed
Melanie Rissmann, Maarten F. Wilbrink, Vanessa Herder, Kim Handrejk, Fabien Filaire, Georgios Ilia, Wai Wai Jones, Luca M. Zaeck, Debby van Eck Schipper, Vincent P. Vaes, Sandhya Shresta, Johan H J Reimerink, Laura L.A. van Dijk, Mark Power, Merel R Te Marvelde, , Massimo Palmarini
The paper characterizes the pathogenicity of a newly emerged Andes virus (ANDV2026) in hamsters, showing high virulence, airborne shedding, and immune responses not previously described.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology