science 📍 Genova Local outlet Translated from Italian
No drug for hantavirus — only intensive care in severe cases
Original: "Contro Hantavirus nessun farmaco, solo intensiva in casi gravi"
Published May 5, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC ·
Source: ANSA
Italian infectious disease specialist Matteo Bassetti tells ANSA there is no specific antiviral for hantavirus. Treatment is supportive ICU care; early hospitalization improves survival.
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L'infettivologo Matteo Bassetti dichiara ad ANSA che non esiste un antivirale specifico per l'Hantavirus. Il trattamento è di supporto in terapia intensiva; l'ospedalizzazione precoce migliora la sopravvivenza.
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https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/cronaca/2026/05/05/contro-hantavirus-nessun-farmaco-solo-intensiva-in-casi-gravi_093dbc2e-4f94-438c-8b7e-341dae6aca7e.html
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