– Health officials in Arizona are warning about the spread of Hantavirus, a deadly rodent-borne virus.
– Three deaths and seven human cases of Hantavirus have been recorded in Arizona since January.
– The virus is spread from rodents to people through handling materials contaminated with rodent urine, saliva, or feces.
– Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, and in some cases, death.
– Health officials advise “rodent-proofing” homes to avoid Hantavirus.
– Changes in rodent populations may be causing the rise in cases, according to the California public health department.