Environmental

In New Mexico, Hantavirus is a health concern primarily linked to:

AAsbestos in older buildings
BRodent (deer mouse) droppings in rural homes, cabins, and outbuildings✓ Correct
CRadon in basements
DLead paint in pre-1978 homes

Explanation

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a serious respiratory disease transmitted through contact with infected deer mouse droppings, urine, or nesting material. It is a real concern in rural New Mexico properties.

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