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What types of rashes can rats spread to humans?
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Contact dermatitis: If an indoor - outdoor cat or other pet gets an allergin like poisen ivy on their fur this may be spred to his owners.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Rashes: The following rat/rodent borne diseases can feature a rash: Hantavirus, Leptospirosis (rash usually lasts less than 24 hours), rat bite fever, Plague, Salmonellosis & Tularemia. There are many types of rashes. You can google to see images of rashes for each condition.
Answered 6/28/2020
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