Ever since 1993, when a deadly disease outbreak in the Four Corners first revealed the presence of hantavirus in North America, New Mexicans have been warned to be on the lookout for deer mice, which harbor the microbe and can spread it through their droppings. Read more at : Virus
Hantavirus precautions
Seal holes and gaps in your home or garage Place traps to decrease a rodent infestation Clean up food that might attract rodents Avoid contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva and nesting materials Do NOT sweep or vacuum mouse or rat urine, droppings or nests Wear protective equipment like plastic gloves Spray urine and droppings with a bleach and water solution or disinfectant Use paper towels to wipe up urine or droppings.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome symptoms
Fatigue Fever Muscle aches, especially in the large muscle groups like the thighs, hips, back and sometimes shoulders Headaches Dizziness Chills Abdominal problems, like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain Late-stage symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention