Reasons Why Mice Can Be So Dangerous (Toronto)

Reasons Why Mice Can Be So Dangerous

The following are some of the more common diseases that mice tend to carry Hantavirus - Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome or HV is primarily carried by deer mice. It can cause flu-like symptoms severe respiratory distress and renal failure. It s spread through feces urine and saliva. HV outbreaks have occurred before and have been responsible for dozens of states across the country. Lyme Disease - Lyme disease is found in all types of rodents but most commonly in deer mice. Mice can bring infected ticks in with them which can then spread the disease. Lyme disease can cause fever headaches skin lesions and arthralgias. Plague - Even though the plague is often associated with rats it can also be spread by mice. The plague can be transmitted from a mouse via a flea bite but it can also be transmitted through contact with the mouse. The plague causes damage to the circulatory and respiratory systems. Salmonella - Salmonella is a type of food poisoning that causes intestinal disorders and can be spread by mice through feces contamination. Typhus - Typhus is spread through fleas which mice can carry. Typhus can cause fever rash headaches and respiratory attacks. In addition to carrying these diseases the feces and urine that mice leave behind can trigger allergies as well.Mice may seem relatively harmless when you see them scurry across your floor but don t be fooled. They may look cute but they pose a serious danger to your household. Not only can they cause physical damage to your belongings furniture and your home s structure but they can spread potentially fatal diseases. If you think you have a mouse problem contact GTA Toronto Pest Control right away.