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[at-l] Should tourists, campers, and hikers worry about hantavirus infection?

The following information on the hantavirus is from, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
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The complete document can be found at:
Prevent Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
URL:  http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000438/p0000438.htm
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Should tourists, campers, and hikers worry about hantavirus infection?

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare disease, and most tourists are 
not at increased risk for hantavirus infection. However, visitors to 
rural areas and nature resorts -- campers, hikers, and others who take 
part in activities outdoors -- can become exposed to rodent urine, 
saliva, or droppings and become infected with hantavirus. 
If your activities take you to areas where you may become exposed to 
rodents and their urine, saliva, or droppings, take the precautions 
listed in this pamphlet to prevent being exposed to hantavirus. 

To minimize the risk for hantavirus infection, follow these precautions:

•Before occupying abandoned or unused cabins, open them up to air out. 
Inspect for rodents and do not use cabins if you find signs of rodent 
infestation •If you sleep outdoors, check potential campsites for rodent 
droppings and burrows •Do not disturb rodents, burrows, or dens •Avoid 
sleeping near woodpiles or garbage areas that may be frequented by 
rodents •Avoid sleeping on bare ground; use a mat or elevated cots if 
they are available •Store foods in rodent-proof containers and promptly 
discard, bury, or burn all garbage 
For more information, contact the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-532-9929. 
 <A HREF="http://aepo-xdv-
www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000438/p0000438.htm">Prevent Hantavirus
Pulmonary Syndrome</A> 
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