droppings

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The variant of the hantavirus suspected in both outbreaks is transmitted through the droppings, saliva and urine of the Andean mouse.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Most often, people become infected with these viruses by inhaling aerosolized urine or droppings from infected rodents.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Hantavirus typically spreads from rodents, with people infected by breathing in air contaminated with virus particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Hantaviruses, which are found around the world, usually only cause infections in people who are at high risk of exposure to the droppings, saliva and urine of infected rodents, or contaminated dust.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The fragrance of wilted jasmine flowers mingled with the smell of goat droppings and every other bad smell imaginable.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman