Rat-bite fever

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

Synonyms and keywords:: Spirillum minus rat bite fever; spirochaeta morsus minus; spirochaeta muris; sokosho; sodoku.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

External Links

• Case report of fatal incidence in the USA
• http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/ratbitefever_g.htm
• http://www.cdc.gov/rat-bite-fever/

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The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.