Symptoms of Zoonotic Diseases Transmitted by Rats

Some species of rodents have successfully adapted in the human environment. They will be plundering our food supply and contaminate it. Being in direct contact with contaminated food can increase the likelihood that the rat disease will be transmitted. As human expand and take over the natural environment of the rats the possibility of having a direct contact with the rats also increases.



Alarming Symptoms of Rat Diseases

Rats may carry a range of organisms that can cause disease. This will include species of worms, fungus, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. They can also serve as a vector for a host of diseases through mites, ticks, fleas, and lice. Being aware on the symptoms of the common diseases transmitted by the rats, you will be able to seek the proper medical assistance.

Symptoms of Leptospirosis

When a human is infected with Leptospirosis, they may experience a range of symptoms such as rashes, diarrhea, abdominal pain, red eyes, jaundice, vomiting, muscle pain, chill, headache, and fever. Some of the symptoms can also manifest in other disease. Apart from that, an infected person can also show no symptoms. Incubation period of the disease is around 2 days-4 weeks. The illness can have 2 phases. The first phase may include subtle symptoms. After a while, the person will feel better but will suddenly become ill once more. During the second phase, the symptoms will be more severe and may include kidney failure, liver damage, and meningitis.

Salmonella

Both humans and pets can contract this disease. The infection can happen once a person consumed a contaminated water or food. The symptoms can manifest 12-72 hours after being exposed to this disease. Some signs will include abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Most people will feel better after a couple of days without receiving treatment. They simply have to replace the fluids they lost. If the person has been infected, this can easily be transmitted to other people.

Tularemia

The symptoms of this disease may differ according to the route of the infection. If this is an ulceroglandular, this tularemia can result from the bite of an infected animal. This is also the most usual form of the disease. Skin ulcers will commonly appear on the affected area and on our lymph glands on groin and armpit area. If it is a glandular, the lymph nodes may swell after the bite but there will be no skin ulcers. The pneumonic type can occur through the aerosols and dust. This can cause coughing, breathing difficulty, and chest pain. This is undoubtedly the most severe type of infection.

Apart from this sickness, you can also acquire Toxoplasmosis, rat tapeworm, echinococcosis, and capillariasis from rats. The best way to avoid these diseases is to keep your house safe from rats. Once you notice the sign of their presence, you have to look for the source of the problem. Seal the possible entry points and eliminate the elements that can attract them. You should also ask the assistance of the rat specialist.


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