droppings

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First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Typically spread through exposure to infected rodents’ urine and droppings, it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose and has no specified antiviral treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

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

If you accidentally stepped in a pile of chicken droppings while collecting eggs one morning, what would you do?

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones