Rat urine disease threatens Paris Olympics, drastic measures taken near River Seine Pulse Sports July 27, 2024 The Paris Olympics marathon swimming competitions is fast approaching and concerns about a disease linked to the city’s rat population have been addressed with a series of proactive measures. The River Seine, set to host marathon swimming and triathlon events, has been under scrutiny due to the potential risk of leptospirosis, a disease transmitted through … Read More from Rat urine disease threatens Paris Olympics, drastic measures taken near River Seine Read Article
Over 92,000 rats killed this year in Navi Mumbai, drive picks up in monsoon Hindustan Times July 23, 2024 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is going all out to ensure there are no cases of plague, leptospirosis, and other such diseases caused by rats and mice, especially during monsoon season. The civic body has killed over 92,000 rats in special drives this year, with the total figure expected to be around 1 lakh by … Read More from Over 92,000 rats killed this year in Navi Mumbai, drive picks up in monsoon Read Article
New Zealand study shows mice silently spread leptospirosis CGTN July 23, 2024 House mice are a critical yet underestimated source of the bacterial disease leptospirosis in New Zealand, which means anyone in contact with mice could be at risk of infection, not just farmers, according to a study released on Tuesday. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria that affects people and animals. It is spread in … Read More from New Zealand study shows mice silently spread leptospirosis Read Article
