Rats In Hong Kong Spread Hepatitis To Humans
- 6 years ago
A rat-specific strain of hepatitis appears to have jumped species--to human beings.
According to Mother Nature Network, rats have long been a vector of disease for humans.
Both cases occurred in Hong Kong, a city plagued by a rapidly growing rat population.
Hepatitis E is usually spread by contaminated drinking water, but is also spread via undercooked meat.
According to Mother Nature Network, rats have long been a vector of disease for humans.
Both cases occurred in Hong Kong, a city plagued by a rapidly growing rat population.
Hepatitis E is usually spread by contaminated drinking water, but is also spread via undercooked meat.