Mice are destructive as they will damage structure, destroy food, contaminate surfaces and food articles, and spread deadly diseases among your family members. A house mouse has this habit of nibbling and gnawing at all kinds of materials in your home including cereals and wood furniture thus can deal great economical damage to a household. Here we will talk about the diseases that mice infestation can spread in your household and if you already have mice infestation you should call BBPP immediately, the most effective mouse exterminator Woodbridge and get mice out of your home.
Types of diseases spread by mice
There are about 6 dangerous infections that mice can pass on to human and they are:
- Hanta Virus
This virus is most commonly found in white footed mouse, rice rat and cotton rat. Hantavirus is a life threatening disease and has no treatment, vaccine or cure presently. Symptoms of Hantavirus include fever, muscle ache, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Victims will suffer pain in hips, thighs and backs.
- LCMV or Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
The harmless looking house mouse is the most common carrier of LCMV which takes place in two stages. The first one includes symptoms like nausea, headache, vomiting, body ache and lack of appetite. In the second stage it will take the neurological nature and cause encephalitis and meningitis, which sometimes is not reversible.
- Salmonella
Some of the mice species carry the salmonella virus in their digestive tract. So, when people come in contact with their droppings, saliva, urine or eating mouse contaminated food items is at risk of catching the disease. Some of the symptoms of salmonella include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
- Plague
Plague was responsible for destroying generations during middle ages and it could be germinating around your home and under your floor boards. Plague at its most basic for be just a flea bite away, which obviously had snacked on the infected mouse. When contracted plague can attack immune system, lungs, and arterial system and cause imminent death. You will need immediate medical attention and treatment with appropriate antibiotics to prevent death.
- Rat Bite Fever
You catch this when you handle an infected rat or mice or bitten by it. it does not need a cut or scratch to spread but mere touch of the rat will do it. Symptoms of rat bite fever include fever, headaches, muscle pain, skin rash, and vomiting.
- Tularemia
It is most commonly transferred to human by rodents, hares and rabbits as they are vulnerable to the bacteria. This disease is passed on to human when they are bitten by a tick or deer fly or by handling the infected animal. It can be a life threatening experience but timely antibiotic treatment can save you. Fever is the most common symptoms of the disease.
The above mentioned 6 diseases spread by mice are serious of nature and life threatening. By letting mice settle and prosper you face the risk of one of the above diseases and suffering the consequences. Your best bet to avoid them is to call BBPP, effective pest control Woodbridge, and exterminate mice at once. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.