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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. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.
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.