Rustam Khamitov, head of the Ordzhonikidze district in Ufa, the capital of the Russian Republic of Bashkiria, announced that three cases of "rat fever" were recorded last week.
He emphasized that many city residents are currently living outside the city or are busy cleaning garages, basements, and barns. In this context, the official urged city residents to take preventative measures and avoid contact with rodents to reduce the risk of infection.
This serious disease can be transmitted to humans through contact with rodent droppings. Infection often occurs through inhaling dust containing dried particles of rodent urine or feces.
If symptoms such as fever, weakness, or deterioration of health appear after exposure to rodents, a doctor should be consulted immediately.
It is worth noting that last year saw 732 cases of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, known as "rat fever," recorded in the republic, and two of those infected died.
"Rat fever" is not the name of a single disease, but rather a term used to refer to a number of illnesses and infections that can be transmitted from rodents, such as mice and rats, to humans. These diseases vary in their modes of transmission, symptoms, and severity.
It is a bacterial infection that is usually transmitted through a bite or scratch from an infected rodent, or through contact with water or food contaminated with rodent secretions.
Its symptoms include fever, muscle aches, rash, joint pain, vomiting, and headache. In severe cases, it can lead to deep infections or sepsis. The disease is treated with antibiotics.
It is a bacterial infection that is often transmitted through contact with the urine of infected animals, or through wounds or mucous membranes, such as the mouth, nose, and eyes
Its symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, vomiting, and red eyes. In severe cases, it can lead to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, and shortness of breath, and can be fatal if left untreated. Antibiotics are effective in treating it.
It is a bacterial infection transmitted mainly through the bites of infected fleas that parasitize rodents.
Symptoms typically appear 6 to 14 days after exposure and include fever, chills, severe headache, muscle aches, rash, nausea, and vomiting. If left untreated, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia or hepatitis.
It is a viral infection transmitted from rodents to humans, and is mainly prevalent in some West African countries.
Its initial symptoms resemble those of the flu, including fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to serious complications requiring hospitalization.
To reduce the risk of contracting rodent-borne diseases, a number of preventive measures can be taken, including:
Seal holes and gaps through which rodents can enter homes, and store food in tightly sealed containers.
Maintaining cleanliness: Clean up food scraps immediately to avoid attracting rodents.
Caution during cleaning: Avoid sweeping or cleaning up rodent urine or dry droppings directly, as this may lead to the spread of contaminated dust into the air.
In case of a rodent bite, the wound should be washed immediately with soap and water, covered with a clean bandage, and medical advice sought.
If symptoms such as fever, severe headache, muscle pain, or rash appear, especially after exposure to rodents or visiting areas where they are likely to be found, a doctor should be consulted immediately. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including antibiotics in cases of bacterial infection, help reduce the risk of serious complications.
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