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Hantavirus: Where the rare, sometimes deadly disease has been found in the US

Hantavirus: Where the rare, sometimes deadly disease has been found in the US

Summary

A rare disease called hantavirus, which spreads from rodents to humans, has caused three deaths and has infected other people in the United States. The illness also affected passengers on a cruise ship, causing delays.

Key Facts

  • Hantavirus is a rare disease that comes from rodents.
  • It can cause serious illness and sometimes death in people.
  • Three people have died from hantavirus in the U.S. during a recent outbreak.
  • Other individuals have also become sick from the virus.
  • A cruise ship had to stop or delay travel because some passengers were affected.
  • The virus spreads when people come into contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
  • Hantavirus infections are uncommon but can be very dangerous if contracted.
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