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From india,found 4 black dirt spots in my washed,dried t shirt,may have inhaled it,will i die of hanta virus,don't know if rat's in my house?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No cause for concern: You need not be concerned about dirt spots on your t-shirt - you are more likely to be struck by lightening than to be exposed to hanta virus from your t-shirt.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2020

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A member asked:

From india,found 4 black dirt spots in my washed,dried t shirt,may have inhaled it,will i die of hanta virus,don't know if rat's in my house?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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