What are the health risks associated with rodents?

One of the worst parts about having rodents on your property is that these pests are carriers of several diseases that are transmissible to humans. A rodent infestation in Riverside may lead to the following diseases being spread to your family:

• Salmonellosis – When rats and mice get into food in kitchens, they often contaminate it with salmonella bacteria, which may be then unwittingly ingested by the homeowners. This infection will cause a fever, abdominal cramps, and severe diarrhea. Thankfully, most people will recover from salmonellosis within a week, though severe cases may require medical attention.
• Leptospirosis – A bacterial disease that can be spread through the urine of rodents, leptospirosis cases often happen when people unknowingly come into contact with rodent urine or water that has been contaminated by it. There are many symptoms of leptospirosis, including fevers, aches, chills, nausea, and jaundice. Leptospirosis can be reliably treated using antibiotics such as penicillin.