Rat-bite fever
Rat-bite fever
Definition
An infectious disease that is caused transmitted by the bite of a rat. Two species of bacteria can cause the infection: Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus.
Also known as spirillosis, Streptobacillosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 026.9 per MONDO
- MESH D011906 per MONDO
- NCIT C34971 per MONDO
- Orphanet 31205 per MONDO
- SCTID 1685005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0034686 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillin G | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |