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Virus is found worldwide. The natural reservoir is the common house mouse (Mus musculus) and the virus is shed in their urine. Infection occurs after inhalation of dust contaminated with excreta from infected mice or from aerosol of animal blood or fluids. Disease can be passed to rodent pets such as mice and hamsters. Does not produce disease in animals. The virus normally has little effect on healthy people but can be deadly for people whose immune system has been weakened. This is a biosafety level 3 agent. 

House mouse, Mus domesticus-, Rome, Italy feral from areas of low traffic flow (10 vehicles/h) vs. high traffic flow (5000 vehicles/h)... 

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