Streptobacillary rat-bite fever
Streptobacillary rat-bite fever
Definition
Streptobacillary rat-bite fever (RBF) is a systemic zoonosis caused by the aerobic gram-negative bacterium Streptobacillus moniliformis and is transmitted to humans through the bites and scratches of infected rats.
Also known as Haverhill fever, Streptobacillary fever, streptobacillary rat-bite fever — per MONDO