It is August. A 30-year-old man appears at your office complaining of difficulty in breathing, headache, and joint and lower back pain. He has a 101°F fever and a prominent cough. During your history taking, only one unusual activity, the thorough cleaning of an old hunting shack, was noted. The cleaning involved removal of old food containers, pots, and bedding, plus some rodent nests. He also deployed new mouse traps. Based on this history, what agent is most likely causing his symptoms?

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Although several of the organisms could result in these clinical signs and symptoms, the interactions of the patient in an old hunting shack containing rodent feces point toward the Hantavirus, Sin Nombre, as the cause.

It Is August