Can rats catch human colds?

[Jessica Carpentier]

Good morning,

Sorry if this has been asked before. I am wondering if rats can catch a human cold? I have had the flu a couple weeks ago and now I have a cold...darn it!

Thanks for any insight.

 

[SQ]

no
but they can catch streptococcus pneumoniae - which can kill rats within a day
edit: http://ratguide.com/health/lower_respiratory/pneumonia.php

 

[lilspaz68]

Just an FYI strep P. is not strep throat. Cuddle your babies and feel better soon.

 

[Jessica Carpentier]

Thanks for answering! I did find a different thread on this as well AFTER I posted. Thanks again.