transmitted

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But it stressed that people should not approach the whale because it might carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Dr. Josh Schiffer, an infectious-disease modeler and physician at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, says the study makes clear that Andes hantavirus can be transmitted through the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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

In the U.S., hantavirus cases occur year-round and are transmitted via the urine, feces and saliva of wild rodents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Two hours later, the loudspeakers transmitted an order from the camp Kommandant: all Jews were to gather in the Appelplatz.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel