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W ild rodents spread a large number of diseases and they live in close contact with animals and humans. It can transmit disease through its excreta or insects on it (Bonnefoy et al., 2008). It can intensify the pathogens and get them into direct contact with animals and humans. In addition, they can carry many different protozoa and helminths (Claveria et al., 2005).
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