droppings

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Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The variant of the hantavirus suspected in both outbreaks is transmitted through the droppings, saliva and urine of the Andean mouse.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

It typically spreads from rodents through dried urine and droppings.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Maiwee! The stitches flew apart. The goatskin exploded and sent baboon droppings all over the hut. The farmer was furious. ‘

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer