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[Acute fever due to rats].

V Acha1, E Jiménez, J Casas

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona. jcortes@infomed.es

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|July 16, 2003
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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.

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  • 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.