kidneys

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Because these particles are so tiny, researchers are concerned they may pass through the intestinal barrier and build up in organs including the kidneys and brain.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

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

"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

This time I could barely move, my stomach was knotted and my kidneys ached.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison