Re: Hantavirus, II

Dan Hook (guldann@ix.netcom.com)
Wed, 28 Jul 1999 07:57:25 -0400

Question, Humans can catch it. So I got thinking, can cats? I think cats
on many farmers are important rodent control. My cat does a fairly good
job. And someday when we have a real barn well get a couple of barn cats.
Given the closeness between people and cats any concern? Thank you Beth

>Howdy, all--
>
>I am posting these hantavirus items in part because of the prevalence
>of mice, including deer mice, on many farms. Something to be aware
>of. I'm curious as to whether, with shifts in weather patterns and
>migrating droughts, the risk of such viruses might increase for those
>of us *not* in the U.S. Southwest.
>
>peace
>misha
>
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