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Cleaned out garage in ct & saw mice droppings, white/brwn. as i moved stuff around, i disturbed it. hantivirus? should i worry? how common is it?
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Hantavirus: Very uncommon, particularly in your area of the United States. There are other more common mouse-borne diseases, but even these are not particularly frequent, and doubt that you will develop these, but just be alert to the development of fever and rash, and if so, see your doctor and mention rickettsialpox. Be well.
Answered 3/12/2020
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