Deadly Hantavirus Is Discovered in 3 Rodents
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Three rodents trapped in the cities of Redlands and Rialto have tested positive for the deadly hantavirus, county public health officials said Thursday.
The officials are advising residents to be aware of the risks of infection. People can inhale the virus when droppings or nests in dust and dirt are disturbed. The virus causes flu-like symptoms. A wood rat and deer mouse found Oct. 24 in Redlands and a deer mouse caught in Rialto tested positive.
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