kidneys

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The strains that circulate in Asia and Europe — where hantavirus is more common, and generally less deadly — attack the kidneys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Scientists then investigated why the drug appeared to help the kidneys.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

"The kidneys recovered normally, but it was the coincidence of a bacterial and a viral escalation at the same time that was a bit worrying for a couple of days for sure."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Perhaps my kidneys were listening in, though, because just in time, they started working properly again.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge