Hantavirus misinformation spreads online claiming penis shrinkage

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A false claim about a Hantavirus symptom, penis shrinkage, is spreading online. Social media posts falsely state Hantavirus can cause a three-inch penis reduction. Fact-checks confirm no medical evidence supports this, and official symptoms do not include such changes. This misinformation follows a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Experts warn against medical disinformation, similar to COVID-19, urging critical evaluation of news.


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