Mari mari kom pu che! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about the risks and realities posed by hantavirus to international travelers. Topics include:

• What is hantavirus, anyway?
• Where are you at risk of catching it?
• How does hantavirus make you sick?
• Specifically how can we catch it... can it be spread person to person?
• Is birdwatching really a risk for Hantavirus infection?
• What should I do if I find a rental apartment with mouse droppings?
• How about finding rat nests in my car... is this a concern for Hanta?

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Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.