Can rats transmit rabies?

Rats generally do not transmit the rabies virus, which can spread diseases such as epidemic hemorrhagic fever and bubonic plague. Most of the rabies virus is carried by mammals, commonly found in dogs, cats, pigs, cows, sheep, etc. The rabies virus has a high lethality rate, so once you are scratched or bitten by stray dogs or cats, you need to be vaccinated against rabies in a timely manner. Rats are rodents, generally do not carry the rabies virus, but the rat bite may cause epidemic hemorrhagic fever, plague and other diseases, will also cause death and other serious consequences, it is recommended that after being bitten by rats to seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to be diagnosed and treated. It is recommended that families do a good job of preventing and exterminating rats, paying attention to indoor hygiene and cleanliness, and avoiding bites caused by grasping rats with bare hands after they are found.