Mice are one of the animals that are often antagonized because of their behavior that likes to steal food and damage items at home. No wonder, if many residents of the house are annoyed and immediately contact the Rat Repellent Service if they see a lot of rats in their house.
Apart from being annoying, these rodents can also spread diseases and viruses that can harm the body. Here are some of the diseases?
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome) is an infectious respiratory disorder. It has flu-like symptoms that can develop rapidly and is potentially life-threatening. The virus is usually carried by some animals, especially rats. A person can be infected by inhaling air exposed to hantavirus, which contains rat urine and feces.
Bubonic Plague
Bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium yersinia pesticide transmitted by rats. Bubonic plague mostly occurs in densely populated housing areas. The most common symptom of bubonic plague is swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpits or neck. In some cases, bubonic plague can affect the lungs.
Rite Bite Fever
When exposed to rat bites, there is a risk of Rite Bite Fever. This disease comes from streptobacillus moniliformis bacteria found in bites and contaminated water. In addition, the disease can also be caused by food and drinks that have been bitten by rats before. Symptoms of infection include vomiting, joint and muscle pain, rash, vomiting, and fever.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by rats when a person has an open wound. Possibly, the infection occurs when the unhealed open wound comes into contact or direct contact with an intermediary, such as water or the soil, which has been contaminated by rat urine. Common symptoms are high fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and jaundice.
Murine Typhus
Did you know that Murine Typhus originates from fleas on the bodies of rats? Rats infected with this disease generally live in humid tropical environments. If you live in a house with a lot of rats, you will be more at risk of getting the disease. Therefore, in order to be free from the disease, keep the environment around your home clean. Clean your home regularly, especially areas that are often targeted by rats, such as drains and warehouses.
How terrible and dangerous are the diseases caused by rats because they can be life-threatening. To prevent these diseases, always keep your living environment clean!