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Can you get the hantavirus from old magazines that could have at one point had mice droppings on or near them? they were a little dusty.

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Possible,: but not probable. Hanta virus is somewhat geographically limited and not all rodents are infected. I wouldn't waste a lot of time worrying about acquiring this disease.

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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A member asked:

Can you get the hantavirus from old magazines that could have at one point had mice droppings on or near them? they were a little dusty.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

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