What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vermin around mug — a potential source of disease (7)" mean?

The definition is "a potential source of disease". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ROB (synonym="mug") in MICE (synonym="vermin") = MICROBE The answer is MICROBE.

Vermin around mug — a potential source of disease (7)

Times Cryptic #28695 | 18 Across | 2023-08-30 flower

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