Frequently Asked Questions
Hantavirus is usually spread from rodents to humans. Person-to-person transmission is uncommon and depends on the virus type.
It can spread when someone breathes in contaminated dust or contacts urine, droppings, saliva, or nesting material from infected rodents.
No specific vaccine or cure is available. Treatment is supportive, and severe cases may require hospital care.
Watch for symptoms for several weeks, and seek medical advice quickly if flu-like symptoms appear or worsen.