Hantavirus Transmission
Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with rodent urine, feces, and droppings. Infection can occur when contaminated rodent material becomes airborne and is inhaled. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare, with Andes virus disc…
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Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with rodent urine, feces, and droppings. Infection can occur when contaminated rodent material becomes airborne and is inhaled. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare, with Andes virus discussed as a notable exception. High-risk settings include infested enclosed spaces such as cabins, sheds, attics, and barns.