Does the pet hedgehog carry a virus?

Yes Hedgehogs carry some viruses and parasites, such as hedgehog hepatitis virus, hedgehog parvovirus and hedgehog tapeworm. These viruses and parasites will cause health problems to hedgehogs themselves and pose a threat to human health. Hedgehogs have a relatively low risk of carrying viruses. The risk of infection can be reduced as long as appropriate preventive measures are taken.