Environmental
In New Mexico, 'hantavirus' is an environmental concern associated with:
ALead paint in pre-1978 homes
BRodent droppings in rural and desert properties — the virus is carried by deer mice and can be fatal✓ Correct
CAsbestos insulation
DRadon gas from uranium deposits
Explanation
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is endemic in New Mexico and the Southwest, spread through contact with infected deer mouse droppings. Rural, desert, and older properties may harbor rodents, making disclosure relevant for certain NM properties.
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