Which disease is associated with rodent droppings and urine?

Hantavirus is indeed associated with rodent droppings and urine, making it the correct answer. Hantaviruses, which are transmitted to humans primarily through contact with infected rodent excreta, can cause serious illness, including Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which has severe respiratory effects. Inadequate sanitation practices and exposure to environments where rodents are present increase the risk of contracting this disease.

Salmonellosis is primarily linked to contaminated food and water and is not specifically connected to rodent droppings. Rickettsial pox is transmitted by mites, not rodents, while the plague is traditionally transmitted through flea bites or direct contact with infected animals. While rodents are involved in the ecology of plague, it is not the primary route of transmission for the disease itself. Understanding the specific pathways of disease transmission is crucial for effective prevention and control measures.