Hantavirus — United States
Health officials say a 37-year-old Sandoval County woman is hospitalized with [a] hantavirus [infection], making New Mexico’s 1st case this year [2016].
The state Department of Health says an environmental investigation will be done at the woman’s home to help reduce the risk of others contracting the deadly disease.
Hantavirus[es are] transmitted by infected rodents through urine, droppings, or saliva. People also can breathe in the virus [in dust that has been contaminated with excreta
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