rodent contamination – Andes Hantavirus

Why enclosed spaces can increase Andes virus risk

Enclosed spaces can create conditions that increase the risk of exposure to Andes virus, a type of Hantavirus found in parts of South America. While the virus itself does not…

Alexandria September 7, 2026

Transmission risks

How rodent contamination leads to Andes virus exposure

Understanding how rodent contamination can lead to Andes virus exposure is an important part of preventing infection. Andes virus is one of several viruses in the Hantavirus family and is…

Alexandria August 28, 2026