See PHOTOS of The Rat Chiefly Responsible for Spreading Lassa Virus

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   The rat chiefly responsible for spreading the Lassa virus is called “multimammate rat” due to the female’s multiple and prominent mammary glands. (just like the many tips of local street dogs after delivery). It's botanical name is mastomys natalensis.

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