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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Little is known about activities that lead to a greater risk of infection. However, an early case-control study suggests that increased numbers of rodents in the household is the strongest risk factor for infection.

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of hantavirus infection risk factors is exposure to rodent excreta and close contact with hantavirus-infected humans.