Analysis reveals vulnerabilities of cruise ships to zoonotic threats, indicating the need for improved outbreak preparedness.
The suspected hantavirus cluster aboard MV Hondius highlights the vulnerability of cruise ships to emerging zoonotic threats. The event underscores persistent gaps in maritime outbreak preparedness, multinational surveillance, and One Health integration as expedition tourism increasingly intersects with ecologically sensitive environments.
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