kidneys

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The strains that circulate in Asia and Europe — where hantavirus is more common, and generally less deadly — attack the kidneys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially lethal family of viruses carried by rodents, with different forms attacking the lungs or kidneys.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Earlier research had hinted that improving gut health might help protect the kidneys, but evidence in humans remained limited.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The kidneys are the umpires of the body.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge