Frequently asked questions

Transmission mainly occurs by inhaling dust contaminated with urine, droppings or saliva from infected rodents, or through direct contact with those materials.

Mice in a home do not automatically mean hantavirus risk, but they increase exposure to droppings and urine. Risk depends on species, region and infestation level.

No. Vacuuming or dry sweeping can aerosolize particles. Ventilate, wear protection, wet with disinfectant, then wipe safely.

There is no widely validated specific antiviral treatment. Severe cases require hospital-based supportive care.

No vaccine is widely available in Europe or North America today. Some vaccines exist in specific national contexts.

No public real-time Moroccan hantavirus case database is identified in this dataset. The Morocco content stays focused on prevention and official sources.

Call a professional for visible infestation, repeated activity, shared or professional buildings, or hard-to-access contaminated areas.