rats shead ecoli through their poo, and this causes
food poisoning.
Rats also spred leptosporosis, which effects the liver
and can cause menangitis. Sorry that it happened, but
I'd say if your own immune system is strong and
provided your rat has been kept indoors away from wild
rats, bats and even dogs who can also transmitt
leptosporosis, then I'd say you should be alright.
Abortion is a symptom of leptosporosis.
I hope this has given you some 'signs' to keep an eye
out for.
Good luck.
Rebekah.

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