Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Rat bite fever – USA: (CT)
PRO/AH/EDR> Rat bite fever – USA: (CT)
Fever -- United States_Streptobacillus moniliformis_ and _Spirillum minus_ are commensal organisms that are part of the normal respiratory flora of rodents. Bacteria can be found in the oral, nasal, and conjunctival secretions, as well as animal urine. Either organism may be transmitted to humans through broken skin, bites, or scratches. Infection can also result from close contact with an infected rodent (without a reported bite or scratch); [_Streptobacillus moniliformis_ can be transmitted by] Read more [...]
