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Streptobacillus moniliformis right hand abscess and monoarthritis following a rat bite

Silvio Wallemacq1, Mony Hing2, Bhavna Mahadeb2

  • 1Infectious Diseases Department, Brugmann University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.

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|January 9, 2023
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A rat bite led to cellulitis, abscess, and joint infection from Streptobacillus moniliformis. This case highlights an unusual presentation of this zoonotic bacterial infection, commonly known as rat bite fever.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Streptobacillus moniliformis is a zoonotic bacterium primarily transmitted through rat bites.
  • Rat bite fever (RBF) is the typical clinical manifestation, often presenting with fever, rash, and arthralgia.
  • Unusual presentations of S. moniliformis infections can occur, posing diagnostic challenges.
Keywords:
Rat bite feverRodent borne diseasesStreptobacillus moniliformis

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