Can you tell by looking whether a pet rat carries rat bite fever germs?

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  1. Yes, its fur turns rough
  2. No, carriers do not look sick
  3. Yes, it sneezes all the time

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References

  1. About Rat-Bite Fever, CDC www.cdc.gov/rat-bite-fever/about/index.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. About Rat-Bite Fever, CDC www.cdc.gov/rat-bite-fever/about/index.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Disorders and Diseases of Rats, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rats/disorders-and-diseases-of-rats Checked 2026-10-11.

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