Rodents comprise the biggest group of species in the mammal kingdom. They play a vital role in the upkeep and preservation of forests by spreading seeds through their stool. That role, however, may not be so helpful in your San Diego home. Besides their odor and destructive diet, they are also a known carrier of deadly diseases. Diseases Carried by Rodents Direct contact with rodents or inhaling dust contaminated by rodent urine or droppings can cause you or your family to acquire diseases, such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, and Leptospirosis. Each of these diseases may be carried and spread by certain species of rodents, and those found in your home are most likely among them.
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