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Hantavirus Cleaning Safety

Prevention focuses on reducing rodent exposure and avoiding dust from contaminated droppings, urine, saliva or nesting material.

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Key points

Do not dry sweep droppings

CDC prevention guidance emphasizes special cleaning steps after rodents. Avoid dry sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings because it can disturb contaminated material.

Wet and disinfect first

WHO prevention language includes dampening contaminated areas before cleaning, using safe cleaning practices, storing food securely and strengthening hand hygiene.

Prevention references

CDC Hantavirus Prevention WHO Hantavirus fact sheet

Medical content on this page is informational only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or individualized treatment guidance.

FAQ

Is cleaning guidance the same as outbreak advice?

No. Household prevention reduces rodent exposure; outbreak instructions for contacts or passengers should come from local public-health authorities.

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