Rats of the species Rattus rattus (IMAGE)

German Center for Infection Research

Rats of the species Rattus rattus

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Rats of the species Rattus rattus (pictured) can transmit dangerous zoonotic pathogens such as Leptospira interrogans (leptospirosis), Streptobacillus moniliformis (rat-bite fever), Seoul orthohantavirus, and the rat hepatitis E virus.

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