The Rising Threat of Rat-Borne Diseases: How To Stay Safe
The alarming increase in the number of cases related to diseases borne from rat urine has become a significant public health concern. Leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused by the Leptospira bacteria, is primarily transmitted through rat urine.
This bacteria can survive for months in soil and water, presenting a widespread and persistent threat. Other animals such as pigs, cattle, horses, dogs and wild animals also harbor this bacteria in their urine, often without displaying any symptoms.
The disease is contracted when humans come into contact with contaminated soil or water, and the bacteria enter the body through the eyes, mouth, or open wounds in the skin. Person-to-person transmission is rare, which means each case is usually isolated.
Recent records indicate a surge in le...