Know Which Rats Carry Rabies
WouterRabies is not fatal in humans, but the disease is very painful and can be extremely debilitating. While healthy rats generally avoid contact with people and prefer quiet buildings, if you are tempted to pet or feed them, remember that rat bites are dangerous. Not only can a rat bite cause fever, but its saliva can also carry other potentially harmful diseases like leptospirosis and Hantavirus. Furthermore, the bite of a rat can also lead to tetanus infections.
Rabies is a contagious disease that can be transmitted from animal to human. Although dogs and cats are the main sources of human rabies infections, many other mammals can be carriers or spreaders of the disease. Although rat infection is rare, it is important to know which rats carry the disease in your area. Rats that have been exposed to wild animals are prone to infection, but these are not a major threat to human rabies transmission.
There are two common misconceptions about rat bites. One common myth is that a rat’s bite does not transmit the disease, and that it is not a threat to humans. However, many pet rat owners think that a rat bite is a sign of rabies, which is not true. A rat’s bite is dry and the saliva does not get wet. Rabies is a disease spread by saliva, so if you’re infected with a rat bite, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
