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Am i at risk for hantavirus after mouse poop fell on me from garage rafters. i didnt sweep or vacuum. was wearing gloves, no mask. in upstate ny
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Hantavirus : You can contact your local health department for your area risk but if you develop fever, chills, muscle aches, any GI symptoms especially followed by a cough get examined
Answered 6/15/2018
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Pretty low risk.: First - from 1993 when Hantavirus surveillance began in the US until JAN 2017 (latest data I could find) there were 3 Hantaviruses reported to the CDC from New York. Per CCOHS.Ca: “The virus does not remain active for long once outside of its host -- less than 1 week outdoors and a few hours when exposed to direct sunlight.”
Answered 7/4/2020
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