VERMIN

01/04/2025 21 min

Episode Synopsis

Creepy, disease-ridden vermin—rats, roaches, and fleas—star in this gritty podcast, dissecting One Health and infectious diseases. From plague-carrying rodents scurrying through history to modern vectors spreading zoonotic nightmares, these critters reveal the tangled web of human, animal, and environmental health. Expert voices unpack how these pests thrive in filth, transmitting pathogens like hantavirus and leptospirosis. With chilling tales and cutting-edge science, the series explores prevention, ecology, and the microscopic menaces hitching rides on these unwelcome guests. Tune in to learn how humanity battles these scuttling harbingers of sickness in an interconnected world