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Rodent-borne Pathogens in the City
Investigating blood-borne pathogens in urban rodents, and how they could reach people.
- Type
- Research
- Status
- Research proposal
- Where
- Kingston & St Andrew
- Field
- Zoonotic disease
Overview
The study
Urban rodents can carry blood-borne pathogens that spread to people. Knowing how common these pathogens are, and where, helps public health teams prevent disease.
This study investigates blood-borne pathogens in rodent populations in Kingston and St Andrew, the urban environmental factors linked to them, and how well current pest control and public health measures reduce the risk.
Approach
How the study works
- 1
Identify high-density areas and select representative trapping locations.
- 2
Trap and sample rodents across the city.
- 3
Test the samples and map where pathogens are found.
- 4
Relate the findings to environmental factors and to current pest control.
Impact
What it will deliver
Transmission routes
How pathogens move among rodents and to people.
Better control
Evidence to sharpen pest control and public health interventions.
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