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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
The initial scratch or wound caused by bite from a carrier rodent will result in mild inflammatory reactions and ulcerations. The wounds may heal initially, but reappears with the onset of symptoms. The incubation period is 4 to 28 days.
The initial scratch or wound caused by bite from a carrier rodent will result in mild [[inflammatory]] [[reaction]]s and [[ulceration]]s. The wounds may heal initially, but reappears with the onset of symptoms. The [[incubation period]] is 4 to 28 days.


==References==
==References==

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