High hantavirus levels found in rodents in parts of US — suggesting greater exposure risk: study
A recent study has found high levels of hantavirus in rodent populations in the Pacific Northwest, indicating a greater risk of exposure for nearby agricultural communities. The research, conducted by Washington State University, revealed that nearly 30% of sampled rodents showed evidence of prior exposure to the Sin Nombre virus, which is linked to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. This suggests that the virus may be more widespread in the region than previously understood.
- ▪Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest.
- ▪Nearly 30% of sampled rodents showed evidence of prior exposure to the Sin Nombre virus.
- ▪The study indicates that the virus may be more widespread in the region than previously thought.
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- ▪ Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds — Fox News — Latest
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Health High hantavirus levels found in rodents in parts of US — suggesting greater exposure risk: study By Melissa Rudy , Fox News Published May 22, 2026, 10:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: ‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests New obesity treatment may help preserve muscle during weight loss Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
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