Streptobacillus moniliformis is an etiological agent of rat‐bite fever and Haverhill fever in
human infection. As the currently available methods for identifying the causative bacteria are …

Rat bite fever (RBF), a systemic infection of Streptobacillus moniliformis or Spirillum minus
characterized by fever, arthralgias and petechial-purpuric rash on the extremities, carries a …

Rat bite fever is rare in Western countries. It can be very difficult to diagnose as blood
cultures are typically negative and a history of rodent exposure is often missed. Unless a …

Rat bite fever (RBF) is a rare infectious zoonotic disease caused by two bacterial species:
the Gram-negative rod Streptobacillus moniliformis and the Gram-negative coiled rod …

Rat bite fever is a bacterial zoonosis transmitted through the bite of rats. One of the two
etiological agents that cause rat bite fever is Streptobacillus moniliformis. Rat bite fever is …

Rat bite fever (RBF) caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis has been described as a
diagnostic challenge. While it has a favorable prognosis with treatment, timely diagnosis is …

We report a case of rat bite fever (Streptobacillus moniliformis) in a young man who
presented generally unwell with pyrexia, vomiting, arthralgia and deranged liver function …

All companion animals have a remarkably large and diverse bacterial microflora that may be
comprised of harmless commensals, opportunistic pathogens, and primary pathogens …

A 71-year-old man presented with a high fever, polyarthralgia, petechiae and palpable
purpura accompanied by livedoid change on his legs and feet. Histopathological findings of …

Objectives: Early identification of Streptobacillus moniliformis infections that cause rat bite
fever (RBF) can be challenging and treatment of these infections is important for the …