5 Serious Diseases Spread by Rodents

It is very common to find rodents such as rats, mice, etc. in your house. What most people don’t realize is that apart from creating nuisances, these rodents are also responsible for several deadly diseases, among which some of them can prove fatal. However, in that case, we should be more cautious when it comes to rodent infestation. These diseases can spread by coming in contact with live or dead rodents, rodent faeces, saliva, urine, and rodent bites. Those diseases can also be transferred by ticks, mites, or fleas that have fed off an infected rodent.

It is especially concerning during cold weather, winter, or rainy when rodents enter your house in search of warm places. Once they enter, they start multiplying rapidly. When you come to know about their presence they would have multiplied to hundreds or even thousands. So, it is very essential to hire professional pest control services in Kolkata for their extermination.

Rodents are responsible for various health diseases, some of which are:

Hantavirus

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a serious disease that affects the lungs, kidneys, and heart. Anyone who comes in contact with rodents carrying Hantavirus is at risk of HPS. Most of the symptoms are similar to the flu which grows worse very quickly and can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. The virus is mainly transmitted when rodent urine, droppings, or nesting materials are stirred up and breathed by people when it becomes airborne.

Common Symptoms are:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Muscle ache, especially in thighs, hips, and back
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Salmonellosis/Salmonella

Salmonellosis is a common bacterial disease that is transmitted through the contamination of rats and mice carrying the salmonella bacteria. Direct contact with rodents carrying these bacteria also can cause this disease. The infection of salmonella can be critical, especially for children younger than 5 years old, the elderly, and people with weaker immune systems. Although there isn’t much record of death with this disease, serious infection can lead to painful symptoms that will require hospitalization.

Common Symptoms Include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Chills
• Blood in stool

Plague

The plague is an infamous disease that wiped out millions of people in the middle ages. It is a disease transmitted from infected rodents that carries the bacteria Yersinia pestis. Though there are not many records of the plague in recent times, still it occurs in some rural parts of the world. Plague bacteria are often transmitted from the bite of infected fleas that have come in contact with the infected rodents. Plague is a very serious disease but is treatable with common antibiotics if caught early. Without proper treatment, it can cause severe health complications and even death.

Common Symptoms Include:

• Fever
• Extreme weakness
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Bleeding from nose, mouth, or rectum
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria named Leptospira that infects both humans and many types of animals. It occurs worldwide but most common in tropical areas. It is a very unusual disease, as some infected people will get severely ill, while some people won’t show any symptoms at all. Rodents infected with this virus pass them in their urine. When humans come in contact with the urine, they catch the bacteria. That’s why we recommend booking TechSquadTeam for general pest control services in Kolkata to reduce the risk of such diseases.

Common Symptoms are:

• High fever
• Vomiting
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Rash
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle ache

Rat Bite Fever (RBF)

RBF is a bacterial disease that is caused and spread by both rats and mice. As the name suggests, you can get this disease by the bites or scratches of rats and mice. According to a study, more than 10% of rat bites turn into this fever. Animals such as squirrels, dogs, cats, gerbils, etc. can also get infected and carry these bacteria and spread them.

Common Symptoms are:

• Fever
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Muscle ache
• Joint pain and swelling
• Rash

It is very important to eliminate the rodents once you know about their presence. They are very common household pests and are particularly found in unhygienic, dirty houses. These diseases cause severe health problems, some leading to death. TechSquadteam offers the best pest control services in Kolkata that provide quick and effective solutions to any kind of pest-related problem, including rodents.

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