Infection by the Sin Nombre virus can range from a nonspecific viral syndrome to the Hanta Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which is a severe respiratory manifestation with a high mortality rate
Virus is transmitted by rodent urine, droppings, and saliva
North American resevoir includes deer mouse, white footed mouse, and cotton rat
Most cases of exposure US have occurred in southwest states
Hantavirus
Wegener's granulomatosis
Coronavirus
Goodpasture's syndrome
Arbovirus
Psittacosis
Coxsackie virus
Anthrax 