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“German cockroaches are believed to be capable of transmitting disease-causing organisms such as Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., hepatitis virus, and coliform bacteria.”
University of California, DavisPests of Homes, Structures, People and Pets: Cockroaches
“Insects can serve as agents for the mechanical transmission of microorganisms, or as active participants in the disease transmissionprocess by serving as a vector.”
Centers for Disease ControlGuidelines for Environmental InfectionControl in Health-Care Facilities
Studies conducted in healthcare environments have shown ants are capable of carrying E. coli, strep and staph.
Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
“[Mice] can transmit pathogens that causediseases such as salmonellosis, a form offood poisoning.”
University of California, DavisPests of Homes, Structures, People and Pets: House Mouse
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Cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes.