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What percent of mice carry hantavirus? only one case in vermont in the last 14 years but still scary!
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Hanta virus: Great question. Regional US variety in terms of where it is common and where it is not. CDC link below that tracks cases in US. http://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/surveillance/ Hope this helps.
Answered 10/7/2016
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Hantavirus: 15 to 20% of deer mice reportedly carry the Hantavirus.
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