| Rat-bite fever--New Mexico, 1996. | |
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PMID: 9480409 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Rat-bite fever (RBF) is a systemic bacterial illness caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis that can be acquired through the bite or scratch of a rodent or the ingestion of food or water contaminated with rat feces. Cases are rarely reported in the United States and the true incidence of disease is unknown. On August 7, 1996, a physician in a rural community reported a case of infection with S. moniliformis bacteremia in a 15-year-old boy to the New Mexico Department of Health. This report summarizes the results of the investigation of this case and indicates the need for ongoing surveillance for this illness. |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
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Title: MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report Volume: 47 ISSN: 0149-2195 ISO Abbreviation: MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. Publication Date: 1998 Feb |
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Created Date: 1998-02-26 Completed Date: 1998-02-26 Revised Date: 2008-02-14 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802429 Medline TA: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 89-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Bacteremia / diagnosis, epidemiology Humans Male New Mexico / epidemiology Rat-Bite Fever / diagnosis, epidemiology* Streptobacillus / isolation & purification |
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