About this episode

Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford discuss the risks and realities of hantavirus for international travelers.

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: germandworm@gmail.com . Our 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…

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