SDA Virus (contagious rat virus sweeping through the USA)

[lilspaz68]

Do we have any clue where in Washington state? Even just a general area, like western or eastern WA, if we're unable to narrow it down to county?

I believe one of the drop off points for the affected feeder breeder was Yelm.

 

[lilspaz68]

So can a rat that gets cage cleaned everyday that doesn't have contact with outside rats get this can people spread this to rats as just a carrier while they do not themselves get it

Very unlikely to contract SDA in your case. Just be aware and careful and you should be fine.

 

[BreezyB]

I believe one of the drop off points for the affected feeder breeder was Yelm.

Ugh. Okay, thanks lilspaz.

 

[ReepacheepTheRat]

Are SDA outbreaks always respiratory? I'm having a tough time getting an understanding of the symptoms to watch out for. I had a rat suddenly pass away and another very weak (and peeing on herself lot) out of nowhere within two days. Could this be SDA?

 

[Alan]

Wow. I’m not as much surprised by the virus as I am the intelligent post. Glad I joined the forum now, thank you for this well organized information!

 

[Rocket99]

I believe one of the drop off points for the affected feeder breeder was Yelm.

I think this is old news, like very old

 

[Rocket99]

How common is HPS and where in the United States is it most often found?
HPS is rare. Between 1993 and 2011, a total of 587 cases were reported in the United States. The majority of those cases were identified in the Southwest, from the states of New Mexico, California, Arizona and Colorado.