What are the common diseases or virus that house mouse carries and transmits to humans?

House mice can carry and transmit a variety of diseases and viruses to humans. Some of the most common include:

Hantavirus:

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). HPS is a severe respiratory illness that can be fatal. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches, and shortness of breath. HFRS is a kidney disease that can also be fatal. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches, and nausea.

Leptospirosis:

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, and nausea. In severe cases, leptospirosis can lead to kidney failure, liver failure, and even death.

Salmonella:

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps.

E. coli:

E. coli is another type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramps.

Rickettsial diseases:

Rickettsial diseases are a group of infections caused by bacteria that are transmitted by ticks, fleas, and mites. Some of the most common rickettsial diseases include typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Symptoms of rickettsial diseases include fever, headaches, muscle aches, and rash.

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM):

LCM is a viral infection that can cause a variety of symptoms, including fever, headaches, muscle aches, and meningitis. In severe cases, LCM can lead to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).