Joe, Hantavirus is carried by the Deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) which occurs all over North America. It is found in higher concentrations in the four corners area (CO, NM, AZ, UT) though. Contact with the mice, their feces or fluids can lead to this respiratory disease, which is often fatal because of its failure to be identified quickly (flu-like symptoms that most people would ignore). We all should be cautious when cleaning out and old piano. I actually did a fair bit of work with Deer mice in Michigan and Wyoming back when I was a Biology grad student. William R. Monroe PTG Associate Salt Lake City, UT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 2:13 AM Subject: Greg Casper re. Virus > Greg, > You are sadly mistaken. The Virus in some mouse feces is call Huntavirus > (sp?). It can be deadly. It is more prevalant in the South Western United > States and Mexico. Right in your area. So, be damned careful out there! > Best Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > >
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