Health officials confirm Hantavirus case in northern Nevada quad-county area

8 articles · Updated · KOLO · Apr 27

Carson City Health and Human Services reports the case but assures there is no public health threat and withholds further details for confidentiality.
Hantavirus, a potentially fatal respiratory infection, is contracted from rodent droppings, urine, or saliva; symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and respiratory issues.
Officials advise using bleach solutions, gloves, and masks when cleaning rodent areas and recommend sealing entry points and storing food in rodent-proof containers to prevent infection.

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