The diseases spread by rats and mice to humans are rodent-borne. They are the reservoir of many contagious diseases. The spread of illness occurs while handling rodents; via their feces, urine, saliva, etc. They carry ticks, mites, that act as a carrier of diseases to humans. The best practice to prevent the spread rodent borne diseases is to practice rodent control at home.
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Can my partner and I be infected with hantvirus from rat feces?
Query: Hello doctor,My partner and I cleaned a garage yesterday and there were a lot of rat droppings. Some may even have fallen on our faces while lifting and moving boxes. I did not think anything of it until I researched hantavirus. We do not have any symptoms, but should we get tested? Can we get test... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rat droppings per se, do not cause the spread of hantavirus unless it is infected. If you see dead rats in or around the garage, it is advisable to get tested. We would screen you for viral markers, provided we find many dead rats in the vicinity. If not, there is no ... Read Full »
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