What type of virus is transmitted through contact with rodents or their excretions?

Hantavirus is the correct answer because it is specifically associated with rodent contact, particularly through inhalation of contaminated dust or contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. Infection occurs when a person breaths in virus particles or is exposed to surfaces or materials contaminated by infected rodents. This makes hantavirus distinct among the options, as the others do not primarily involve transmission from rodents.

Rabies is primarily transmitted through bites from infected mammals, particularly bats and dogs, rather than rodent contact. Influenza is spread mainly through respiratory droplets from person to person, and Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals, which does not include transmission from rodents. Therefore, hantavirus is the one that directly connects to rodent exposure, making it the clear choice in this context.