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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Initial symptoms are non-specific and include fever, chills, myalgias, | Initial symptoms are non-specific and include [[fever]], [[chills]], [[myalgias]], [[arthralgia]]s, [[headache]], [[vomiting]]. Patients may develop a [[maculopapular rash]] on the extremities or [[septic arthritis]] 2-4 days after fever onset. The [[incubation period]] typically ranges from 2-10 days. If not appropriately treated, severe manifestations may include [[endocarditis]], [[myocarditis]], [[meningitis]], [[pneumonia]] and [[sepsis]]. In rare cases, death occurs. | ||
The findings of [[rash]], [[fever]], and [[arthritis]] in individuals with a history of rat exposure suggest the diagnosis of Rat-bite fever. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms depend on the bacteria that caused the infection. | Symptoms depend on the [[bacteria]] that caused the [[infection]]. | ||
Symptoms due to Streptobacillus moniliformis may include: | Symptoms due to Streptobacillus moniliformis may include: | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
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Overview
Initial symptoms are non-specific and include fever, chills, myalgias, arthralgias, headache, vomiting. Patients may develop a maculopapular rash on the extremities or septic arthritis 2-4 days after fever onset. The incubation period typically ranges from 2-10 days. If not appropriately treated, severe manifestations may include endocarditis, myocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis. In rare cases, death occurs.
The findings of rash, fever, and arthritis in individuals with a history of rat exposure suggest the diagnosis of Rat-bite fever.
History and Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the bacteria that caused the infection. Symptoms due to Streptobacillus moniliformis may include:
Symptoms due to Spirillum minus may include:
The symptoms also include recurring fever, with body temperature 101-104 °F (38-40°C). The fever lasts for 2-4 days but recur generally at 4-8 weeks. This cycle may continue for months or years together. The other symptoms include regional lymphadenitis, malaise and headache. The complications include myocarditis, endocarditis, hepatitis, splenomegaly and meningitis.