Hematology and Clinical Chemistry Reference Ranges for Laboratory-Bred Natal Multimammate Mice ().

Laboratory-controlled physiological data for the multimammate rat () are scarce, despite this species being a known reservoir and vector for zoonotic viruses, including the highly pathogenic Lassa virus, as well as other arenaviruses and many species of bacteria. For this reason, is an important rodent for the study of host-virus interactions within laboratory settings. Herein, we provide basic blood parameters for age- and sex-distributed animals in regards to blood counts, cell phenotypes and serum chemistry of a specific-pathogen-monitored breeding colony, to facilitate scientific insight into this important and widespread rodent species.