Rodent hosts

Rodent hosts are animals, typically mice or rats, that harbor disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites. These rodents can carry pathogens without necessarily showing symptoms themselves. They serve as reservoirs, maintaining and spreading illnesses to other animals or humans, often through bites, contact with contaminated materials, or vectors like fleas and ticks. Understanding rodent hosts is important for controlling disease outbreaks, especially in areas where humans and rodents interact closely. Effective management includes measures to reduce rodent populations and limit their contact with people to prevent the transmission of illnesses.