Hantavirus Detections in San Diego County

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Hantavirus is a rare, and potentially fatal airborne disease that humans catch from infected rodents, particularly Harvest and Deer mice. The infection occurs when airborne virus particles from rodent droppings are inhaled. The virus does not spread from person to person.

Hantavirus positive finds map

Current Hantavirus Activity

2020 Hantavirus Positve Rodents
 Number of Positive Rodents to Date Date Found Community Area Rodent Species
4  1/22/2020  Bonsall  Deer Mouse 
3 1/22/2020  Bonsall  Deer Mouse 
2 1/9/2020 Santee Cactus Mouse
1 1/8/2020 Valley Center Cactus Mouse

Archived Hantavirus Information

Activity Map
2019 Hantavirus Positives 2019 Map
2018 Hantavirus Positives 2018 Map
2017 Hantavirus Positives 2017 Map
2016 Hantavirus Positives 2016 Map
2015 Hantavirus Positives 2015 Map
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2013 Hantavirus Positives 2013 Map
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2011 Hantavirus Positives 2011 Map
2010 Hantavirus Positives 2010 Map
2009 Hantavirus Positives 2009 Map
2008 Hantavirus Positives 2008 Map

Printable Hantavirus Brochure

Spanish Brochure

 

 

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For More Information On
Hantavirus Or Other Vectors Contact:
(858) 694-2888  
 vector@sdcounty.ca.gov