November 2026 – Andes Hantavirus

Why enclosed spaces can increase exposure risk

Enclosed spaces can create conditions that increase exposure to airborne particles and contaminants, including those linked to certain infectious diseases. In the context of Hantavirus, understanding how enclosed environments affect…

Richard November 11, 2026

Transmission risks

How Andes virus spreads from rodents to people

The Andes virus is a type of Hantavirus found mainly in parts of South America. Like other hantaviruses, it is considered a rodent-borne virus, meaning it naturally circulates in certain…

Richard November 7, 2026

Transmission risks

Can cleaning dusty spaces increase hantavirus risk?

Cleaning old, dusty places can sometimes increase exposure to a rodent-borne virus called Hantavirus. The risk does not come from dust itself. The concern is what may be mixed into…

Richard November 4, 2026