104: Don't be daunted by Hanta!

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?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: [email protected] 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.

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