"Deadly Rodent-Borne Viruses on the Rise: Experts Warn of Growing Hantavirus Threat A growing body of research has highlighted the alarming spread of hantaviruses, a family of highly infectious pathogens carried by rodents that can cause severe and sometimes fatal diseases in humans. These viruses, which are typically transmitted through contact with rodent urine, saliva, or feces, can lead to symptoms ranging from fever and muscle pain to life-threatening respiratory distress. As the global rodent population continues to grow, so too does the risk of hantavirus transmission to humans, prompting health officials to sound the alarm on the need for increased vigilance and preventive measures. With the potential for outbreaks on the rise, read on to learn more about the dangers of hantaviruses and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones."
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
