Madiun, Oct. 15 -- The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is conducting research to detect Rickettsia typhi bacteria in rats from residential areas in Madiun City, East Java. The bacteria can cause Murine typhus, a disease transmissible to humans.

BRIN researcher Ristianto said Tuesday the study is taking place in the Jalan Pucang Wangi settlement, Manisrejo Urban Village, Taman Sub-District, Madiun City.

The research is scheduled to last five days and is carried out in cooperation with the Madiun City Health Office to support public health efforts.

"Our goal is to help keep Madiun City healthy and resilient against infectious disease threats," Ristianto said.

In the initial phase, BRIN and Health Office teams captured 13 ...