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[Acute fever due to rats]
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona. jcortes@infomed.es
Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra
|July 16, 2003
Summary
Rat bites can transmit infections, though rare in developed nations. This case highlights fever from a rat bite, successfully treated with doxycycline, emphasizing awareness in specific environments.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Zoonotic Infections
- Microbiology
Context:
- Rat bites, while infrequent in industrialized nations due to improved sanitation and health measures, can still occur in specific environments.
- These environments include urban peripheries and abandoned or industrial premises, necessitating continued vigilance.
- Rat-borne diseases pose a potential public health risk, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged areas.
Purpose:
- To report a case of fever following a rat bite.
- To identify the etiological agent responsible for the infection.
- To document the successful treatment and clinical outcome.
Summary:
- A patient contracted fever after a rat bite while cleaning an industrial site.
- The bacterium Streptobacillus moniliformis was identified as the causative agent.
- The patient's condition resolved completely with a course of doxycycline treatment.
Impact:
- This case underscores the persistent risk of zoonotic diseases transmitted by rat bites.
- It highlights the importance of considering rat bites as a potential cause of fever, especially in at-risk populations.
- The successful treatment with doxycycline demonstrates effective management of rat-bite fever.