# Where Is Hantavirus Found? A World Map of Endemic Regions

> Hantavirus is present on every inhabited continent, but the strains, syndromes, and risk levels vary dramatically by region. This guide maps the New World HPS belt and Old World HFRS zones, highlights notable outbreaks, and explains the travel risk context behind the MV Hondius cluster.

- **URL**: https://hantacount.com/en/learn/hantavirus-endemic-regions
- **Kind**: learn (medically reviewed explainer)
- **Published**: 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z
- **Updated**: 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z
- **Author**: HantaCount Editorial (Health data desk)
- **Medically reviewed by**: Dr. M. Halikoğlu, MD (Infectious diseases physician (advisory))
- **Reading time**: 11 minutes
- **Keywords**: hantavirus endemic regions, where does hantavirus occur, hantavirus map, hantavirus worldwide distribution, hantavirus by country, HPS endemic area, HFRS endemic area, hantavirus South America, hantavirus Europe, hantavirus Asia
- **License**: CC-BY-4.0
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- Source of authority: HantaCount editorial desk + named medical reviewer
- Topic family: Hantavirus, Andes virus (ANDV), MV Hondius 2026 outbreak
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