Worried about the Hanata Virus from rodents after seeing what looked to be a mice or a rat.
I'm writing this post to explain my worries about the Hantavirus (also known as Hanata Virus). It is an airborne virus transmitted through rat or mouse feces. My anxiety started after I explored an abandoned house on some backroads and saw a rat run across the floor in front of me.
I did take precautions: I had my shirt pulled up over my nose and face, I was wearing disposable gloves, and I had my camera with me. I also sanitized my shoes, phone, camera, and car afterward. However, after doing some research, I learned that Hantavirus can be fatal because it spreads through rodent droppings and can become airborne. Now I'm worried that I might have been exposed.