droppings

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Typically spread through exposure to infected rodents’ urine and droppings, it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose and has no specified antiviral treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It’s typically contracted in rural areas where people come in contact with contaminated dust or rodent droppings, urine and saliva.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

This usually happens by breathing in the virus, for example when rodent urine and droppings that contain hantavirus are stirred up into the air.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The 2018 outbreak began when a 68-year-old Epuyen resident became infected with the Andes strain, likely while coming into contact with rodent urine, droppings or saliva near his home.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The herons built huge ragged nests of sticks and trash and sat around in the trees all day long, fussing and staining the tree branches with their white droppings.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson