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You cant realy tell unless you have it tested (Wich would cost time and money and serve really no point)

And only some house mice carry diseases, most dont. But it all depends, if you have one that has a disease all the others will cach it depending on the type.

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Q: Do house mice carry diseases and how can you tell?
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