This Mouse Carries Deadly Disease That's Lethal To Humans
By: NDTVNewsDesk
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The deer mouse is a known carrier of serious diseases, including Lyme disease and hantavirus.
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The virus is transmitted through contact with the mouse's urine, saliva, or droppings.
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It may also be contracted through direct contact and can be fatal to humans.
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe and potentially fatal respiratory illness.
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The deer mouse is a small rodent, averaging about 5 inches in total length.
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Native to North America, the deer mouse is found in forests, woodlands, and agricultural areas.
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They are most active at dusk and during the night, and unlike many other mouse species, they are poor climbers.
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They spend daylight hours in burrows or trees, where they build nests from plant materials.
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