droppings

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Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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 mostly 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 7, 2026

The 2018 outbreak began when a 68-year-old Epuyen resident became infected with the Andes strain, likely while coming into contact with rodent urine, droppings or saliva near his home.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Steady-state theory was killed by what scientists had mistaken for pigeon droppings.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife