saliva
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People usually become infected by breathing in air contaminated with virus particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
From BBC • May 14, 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
There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.
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
She wet her fingers with saliva and rubbed her eyes.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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