Mouse Pox

Micepox is a viral disease that is transmitted from rodents to rodents and humans through direct contact with infected individuals. This is one of the most common and dangerous diseases among wild animals in the world. Fortunately, mousepox can be prevented through preventative measures and control of rodent populations.

Scientific name: variola morbi (lat. - mouse pox)

Micepox is a highly contagious viral disease of animals that is anthropozooanthroponotic in nature.

Under natural conditions, mice become ill, to which the infection is transmitted by fleas. The virus is spread by rats and humans. Rodents are characterized by the formation of very deep pustules, which easily burst under the influence of tissue tension, resulting in a large number of erosions and secondary ulcers. It is observed everywhere in mice, often causing mass epizootics. There are several types of measles in mice, which are quite severe, accompanied by the development of severe cardiovascular dysfunction and brain swelling. It often becomes epidemic in nature, affecting from 20% to 85% of the rodent population. Caused by viruses of the arenaviridae family. According to the latest scientific data, 5 types of pathogenic arenavirus viruses of the murine genera are known, related to smallpox diseases called murine pox. It does not cause the development of specific antibodies in rodents, which is what specific diagnostic methods are based on. Causes mild aseptic meningitis in humans. The infection proceeds covertly, without causing specific symptoms, which leads to difficulties in timely detection of infection and implementation of effective anti-epidemic measures. Outbreaks of fatal diseases are caused by the spread of infection between people and rodents, that is, direct contact with sick animals, things, products, or through contact with contaminated soil, water or furnishings. Occurs as sporadic diseases in mice and mild meningitis. Excreted in saliva, urine, feces, and ascitic effusion. It is excreted from the body for up to a month. It remains in the skin for up to several months. Ultraviolet