Terrestrial and Subterranean Mammals as Reservoirs of Zoonotic Diseases in the Central Part of European Russia

Russia has a number of historical foci zoonotic anthropogenic diseases. In Central Russia, the Republic Mordovia is one such areas, region being known to have haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and tularemia. It therefore requires continuous monitoring. The role small terrestrial mammals as reservoirs zoonoses been previously proven for region. aim this work take an integrated approach assess subterranean mammals. Subterranean are often not considered important pathogens that cause human morbidity. Among in wild environment, bank vole, yellow-necked mouse house play roles vectors zoonoses. mammals, greater mole rat vector tularemia HFRS. We analyzed homogenized internal organs these animals (lungs, spleen, kidneys). Of all samples from rat, 83% were positive antigens 17% forHFRS. None European moles had No double infection both hantavirus was detected Double found among vole forest dormouse.