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Possible exposure to mouse droppings 5 days ago. i live in nm. if i were to get hantavirus, would i be likely to die because i have itp too?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not related: You are at no higher risk because of ITP when infected with Hanta virus.

Answered 9/30/2014

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A member asked:

Possible exposure to mouse droppings 5 days ago. i live in nm. if i were to get hantavirus, would i be likely to die because i have itp too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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