What Diseases Do Rats Carry in Central TN? Trusted Pest Control Serving Central TN
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One of the biggest issues with having a rodent infestation on your property is the risk of being exposed to dangerous diseases. Rodent-borne diseases can spread directly through their droppings, urine, or bites, or indirectly through ticks, fleas, mites, and other vector pests. Rodents are known to carry more than 35 documented diseases, including:
Out of the many rodent-borne diseases, there are four in particular that cause the most concern here in Central TN:
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Rodent diseases can spread to people directly and indirectly. Direct spread comes through close contact with droppings, saliva, or urine. The threat of contamination is very alive in the food industry. Food service and production workers must take extra care to prevent rodents from getting into and contaminating their products. Studies suggest that at least 20 percent of the food in the world is either eaten or contaminated by rodents! This leads to salmonella in many people.
Whether contracted through direct contact or through a vector pest, rodent-related diseases can cause serious symptoms. With effects ranging from aches and pains all the way to ulcers and infections, you want to avoid rodent bites at all costs. If you think you’ve come into contact with rodent waste or you’ve received a bite from a rat or mouse, contact a medical professional right away.
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