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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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People usually become infected by breathing in air contaminated with virus particles from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.

From BBC • May 14, 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

In the U.S., hantavirus cases occur year-round and are transmitted via the urine, feces and saliva of wild rodents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The monstruo glared at them, baring its pointy teeth, saliva dripping from its open mouth.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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