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Hantavirus Found in Rodents

Updated 2026-05-23 17:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study reveals that a shocking number of Pacific Northwest rodents carry the Sin Nombre variant of hantavirus, which can be transmitted to humans. Experts are questioning the study’s recommendations and design.

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Scientific American
The critters were carrying the Sin Nombre variant of hantavirus, which can be spread from rodents to humans, but not from one person to another
2026-05-21 19:15 UTC
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