The following features are indicative of Rat-bite Fever:
chills
fever
joint pain
rashes
swollen lymph nodes near the bite
open sore at the site of the bite
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Common Causes of Rat-bite Fever
The following are the most common causes of Rat-bite Fever:
Streptobacillus moniliformis bacteria
Spirillum minus bacteria
Risk Factors for Rat-bite Fever
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Rat-bite Fever:
people living in Europe, Asian and North America region
Prevention of Rat-bite Fever
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Rat-bite Fever. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid contact with rats or rat-contaminated dwelling
Occurrence of Rat-bite Fever
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Rat-bite Fever cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Rat-bite Fever can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Rat-bite Fever can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Rat-bite Fever
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Rat-bite Fever:
Blood antibody test: To measure the level of antibodies in a blood sample
Complications of Rat-bite Fever if untreated
Yes, Rat-bite Fever causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Rat-bite Fever is left untreated:
infection of the heart valves
inflammation of the tendons
inflammation of the parotid salivary glands
abscesses of the brain
inflammation of the heart lining
Self-care for Rat-bite Fever
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Rat-bite Fever:
Wear protective gloves: Wear protective gloves when handle rats
Do regular handwashing
Avoid to touch mouth with hands: After handling rats don't touch mouth with hands
Time for Treatment of Rat-bite Fever
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Rat-bite Fever to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Is Rat-bite Fever Infectious?
Yes, Rat-bite Fever is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
through contact with urine or fluids from the mouth, eye, or nose of an infected animal
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Rat-bite Fever.