What activities increase my risk of exposure to diseases carried by rodents?

Entering or cleaning buildings that have been closed for a long period of time, such as hunting shacks, garages, storage sheds, or anywhere with rodent droppings.
You can also get sick by:

Breathing dust that is contaminated with urine or droppings.

Direct contact with an infected rodent, including a rat bite.

Eating or drinking products contaminated with urine or feces.