UNM Researchers Find Live Hantavirus is Carried in More Than 30 New Mexico Small Mammal Species
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New Mexico, United StatesConfidence 90%Jun 2, 2026
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have found live hantavirus in over 30 small mammal species across New Mexico, highlighting the widespread presence of the virus in local rodent populations.
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- PrimaryUNM Researchers Find Live Hantavirus is Carried in More Than 30 New Mexico Small Mammal Species
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have found that live hantavirus is carried in more than 30 small mammal species in New Mexico. This finding highlights the widespread presence of the virus in rodent populations within the region and was reported in the context of recent hantavirus news.
- ReferenceCases of Hantavirus by State (2026 Updates) | Box-Kat
box-kat.com · 2026-06-02
Box-Kat reported on May 4, 2026, that San Diego County, California, identified the first hantavirus-positive mouse of 2026 in January near the Los Peñasquitos Ranch House. This serves as a reminder that hantavirus risk starts with rodent activity. Additionally, University of New Mexico researchers found over 30 small mammal species in the state, including ground squirrels and chipmunks, carry live hantavirus, indicating a broader range of potential carriers.
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