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Septic arthritis caused by pet rodents: A diagnostic dilemma
Rat bite fever is an under diagnosed, rare systemic illness,
with 13 per cent mortality rate without treatment. It is
caused by infection with Streptobacillus moniliformis, a
gram-negative bacillus. Infection can result from a bite or
scratch from an infected or colonized rat, or from handling
rats at home or the workplace
SEPTIC ARTHRITIS CAUSED BY PET RODENTS: A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA
Rat bite fever is an under diagnosed, rare systemic illness,
with 13 per cent mortality rate without treatment. It is
caused by infection with Streptobacillus moniliformis, a
gram-negative bacillus. Infection can result from a bite or
scratch from an infected or colonized rat, or from handling
rats at home or the workplace