Hantavirus in Indiana
Comprehensive information about hantavirus cases, risk areas, and prevention resources for State of Indiana.
8
Total Reported Cases
1993-2024
3
Deaths
Fatality Rate: 37.5%
Sin Nombre Virus and related strains
Primary Virus Strain
2021
Last Reported Case
Indiana Hantavirus Map
Map showing Indiana location. Endemic areas include: Rural Southern Indiana, Brown County area, Hoosier National Forest region, Rural agricultural areas, Ohio River Valley.
High-Risk Areas in Indiana
Primary Carrier: White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus)
Recent Outbreaks & Cases
Brown County
Single case linked to cabin rental exposure
Crawford County
Case associated with rural home renovation
Prevention Tips for Indiana
Risk Level: low - Cases are rare but precautions still advised in rural areas.
Indiana Health Resources
Indiana State Department of Health
Indiana Poison Center
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