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The New Mexico Department of Health has reported the first case of hantavirus in the state for 2024, with a man in San Juan County being hospitalized and subsequently released for recovery. The department highlighted deer mice as the primary carriers of the virus, commonly found in mice droppings and urine, with symptoms typically appearing within one to six weeks after exposure.
Six residents in New Mexico have been diagnosed with hantavirus, with two fatalities reported. Deer mice are the main carriers of the virus, which can be contracted through the respiratory system or by touching mice droppings or urine. The virus cannot be transmitted between people. Symptoms can resemble the flu or a stomach bug and can develop within a week of exposure. The New Mexico Department of Health recommends several prevention measures, including trapping mice, sealing up homes, and avoiding contact with rodent droppings.