Question

Hantavirus is a relatively rare emerging infectious disease that is spread by contact with the contaminated feces and urine of rodents, such as deer mice. It does not spread between people and causes flu-like symptoms. How would scientists most likely recommend that the disease be controlled?

Answer 1

Answer:

They would instead focus on controlling and diminishing the rodent population.

Explanation:

They would instead focus on controlling and diminishing the rodent population. The best solutions are always those that target the cause of the problem. Therefore, since the cause of the virus are rodents and that is how the virus spreads, then targetting the rodent population would be the best choice. The scientists would have to figure out a way of keeping track and controlling where the rodent population moves, as well as figuring out how to control their reproduction and diminish their population size. All of this while also trying to predict the possible effects that the population size can have on the environment.