Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Daily Mirror June 20, 2024 Health officials in Sri Lanka have identified a growing tendency of women being infected with leptospirosis, commonly referred to as rat fever, with a notable increase. Dr. Thushani Dabarera, Consultant Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit said “This observation challenges previous perceptions of the disease as predominantly affecting males engaged in high-risk occupations such as paddy … Read More from Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Read Article
How rats get inside Valley homes to escape the heat NBC 12 June 18, 2024 You’re not the only ones looking for ways to get out of the heat. Rats are looking for an escape and they usually find it in your attic or your plumbing. “We actually deal with multiple species of rodents here,” said Chad Little, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control. … Read More from How rats get inside Valley homes to escape the heat Read Article
Plague confirmed in South Dakota Powell Tribune June 18, 2024 Testing from a northwest South Dakota prairie dog confirms plague as the cause of a late May prairie dog die off, according to the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. At stake is the largest free-ranging black-footed ferret population in the world. “We are concerned about the impacts to the black-footed ferret population … Read More from Plague confirmed in South Dakota Read Article
