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Septic Polyarthritis Caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|November 22, 2021
Summary
Streptobacillus moniliformis causes rat-bite fever, typically affecting one or few joints. This case highlights a rare instance of polyarticular septic arthritis, initially misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Streptobacillus moniliformis is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in rodents.
- It is a known cause of rat-bite fever in humans.
- Rat-bite fever often presents as septic arthritis, typically affecting one or a few joints.
Observation:
- A rare case of polyarticular septic arthritis caused by S. moniliformis is presented.
- The patient's condition was initially misdiagnosed as inflammatory arthritis.
- This highlights a less common presentation of S. moniliformis infection.
Findings:
- The study details a case of S. moniliformis-induced polyarticular septic arthritis.
- Diagnostic challenges due to initial misdiagnosis are discussed.
- This underscores the importance of considering infectious causes in polyarticular arthritis.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of S. moniliformis presentations.
- It emphasizes the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation in suspected inflammatory arthritis.
- Early identification and treatment of S. moniliformis are crucial to prevent severe joint damage.
Keywords:
MALDI-TOFStreptobacillus moniliformisUnited Statesbacteriabacterial infectionsbacterial zoonosespolyarthritisrat-bite feverratsseptic arthritiszoonoseszoonotic infectionsMore Related Videos
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