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SCSO said that although the infection is rare, it can be severe and deadly.
The sheriff's office wants the community to know that the infection is carried by deer mice and breathing in dust contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva can cause the hantavirus.
The most common way of getting the infection is by cleaning cabins, sheds, garages, or other closed-up spaces where mice have been present, according to SCSO.
SCSO provided key facts to know about Hantavirus:
Hantavirus is not spread from person to person.
Symptoms usually begin 1 to 5 weeks after exposure.
Symptoms include fever, body aches, headache, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Cough and shortness of breath may develop after a few days and can lead to respiratory failure and death.
There is no specific cure, but early intensive medical care increases survival chances.
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SCSO also provided prevention tips and safe cleaning practices:
Seal any openings larger than ¼ inch where mice can enter.
Use snap traps indoors and avoid sticky traps.
Store food in rodent-proof containers.
Keep woodpiles at least 100 feet from homes or buildings.
Air out closed buildings for at least 30 minutes before cleaning.
Do not sweep or vacuum rodent droppings, as this can stir up virus particles.
Spray droppings, nests, or carcasses with a 10% bleach solution or a virus-killing disinfectant and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before wiping.
Inspect vehicles, especially the heating and air conditioning systems, for signs of rodent activity.
Rodent-proof homes and workplaces.
The sheriff's office advises the community to seek immediate medical attention if you or someone you know develops a fever after being exposed to rodents or if you cleaned an area with rodent activity.
More information can be found on the California Department of Public Health website and on the Sierra County's website.
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