GK Fact of the Day: Can Hantavirus spread from human to human? Can mice cause it
Hantavirus, a rodent-borne illness, poses a significant health risk primarily through inhalation of contaminated dust from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. While human-to-human spread is rare and mostly linked to the Andes virus, the main transmission route remains environmental exposure. Early symptoms mimic common infections, making rodent exposure history crucial for timely medical attention.
Hantavirus, a rodent-borne illness, poses a significant health risk primarily through inhalation of contaminated dust from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. While human-to-human spread is rare and mostly linked to the Andes virus, the main transmission route remains environmental exposure. Early symptoms mimic common infections, making rodent exposure history crucial for timely medical attention.
