rodent
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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
Researchers speculate they likely got infected during an activity in which they were exposed to a rodent carrying the disease or its excrement.
From Salon • May 9, 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
Hantavirus typically spreads from rodents, with people infected by breathing in air contaminated with virus particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Maybe all the cages are empty except for a handful of birds, a small rodent or two, a couple of clams and snails.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
Vocabulary lists containing rodent
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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