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  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Zoonosis

Background:

  • Rat-associated diseases in children are an increasing global health concern.
  • Beyond *Leptospira*, pathogens like *S. moniliformis*, *Yersinia pestis*, Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, Hantavirus, *Francisella tularensis*, and *Pasteurella multocida* are significant rat-borne zoonoses.
  • These diseases present diagnostic challenges due to non-specific symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diverse range of rat-associated zoonotic diseases.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing non-specific clinical presentations.
  • To advocate for increased awareness and earlier diagnosis of rat-related illnesses in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a pediatric patient with fever, erythema, and arthritis.
  • Diagnostic confirmation through blood culture identifying *S. moniliformis*.
  • Clinical management with antibiotic therapy.

Main Results:

  • A 12-year-old boy with a pet rat presented with symptoms including fever, headache, nausea, erythema, and arthritis.
  • Blood culture confirmed infection with *S. moniliformis*, the causative agent of rat-bite fever.
  • The patient recovered fully after antibiotic treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Rat-bite fever, caused by *S. moniliformis*, often presents with non-specific symptoms, making diagnosis difficult.
  • A history of rat bites is not required for developing rat-bite fever.
  • Enhanced medical awareness and knowledge of rat-associated diseases are crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing morbidity and mortality.