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Title Urban rat infestations and the risk to public health
Author Stephen A Battersby, Robin Parsons, Joanne P Webster
Date 2002
Description This study examined the possible sources of rat infestations in England and Wales. At the same time there is evidence of substantial under-reporting of rat infestations. The parasitic burden of wild brown rats in urban environments was also examined.
Keywords Brown rat, United Kingdom, England, wales, infection, infestation, parasite, zoonotic, public health
URL http://www.cieh.org/jehr/urban_rat_infestations.html
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