The Study of Hantaviruses Requires Biosafety Level (BSL) 4 Precautions

Question

The study of hantaviruses requires biosafety level (BSL) 4 precautions.

Accepted Answer

Hantaviruses can cause severe and potentially fatal diseases in humans, such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, necessitating BSL-4 precautions for safe handling.