It is also possible to get this virus while eating or drinking contaminated products or being bitten by the rodent. To date there is no definitive treatment. It is important to note that many of these case have been in areas where immediate medical treatment may not have been accessible, thus increasing the fatality rate. However, caution should always exercised when in contact with rodents. Prevent them from gaining access by sealing entry points.
Mice can enter through dime size openings.
Reduce clutter in garages, keep boxes off the floor when possible. If they do get in eliminate them as soon as possible. Don't touch rodents or contaminated traps without rubber gloves. Put rodents in bucket of disinfectant like Lysol before discarding, wear hepa filter respirators when entering dusty crawl spaces and wear protective clothing. If rodent droppings are detected, wet them down with a disinfectant first before cleaning them up.