Medicine's Amy Edwards discusses how hantavirus spreads
Ohio infectious disease expert breaks down hantavirus
Spectrum News 1: Amy Edwards, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained that hantavirus spreads mainly through exposure to infected rodent droppings, urine or saliva—not casual person-to-person contact—and urged travelers and outdoor enthusiasts to avoid rodent-infested areas and practice careful hygiene as officials track a deadly cruise ship outbreak.
