| Rat bite fever: report of a fatal case. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 4051282 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Two days following a rat bite, a 3-month-old boy presented to the ED with a temperature of 40 C and several puncture wounds on his right hand. He died after a fulminating illness. Postmortem examination revealed endocarditis, interstitial pneumonia, hepatic and splenic congestion, and arthritis. Blood cultures revealed the presence of Streptobacillus moniliformis. Rat bite fever is rare in the United States, occurring most commonly in children and laboratory personnel. |
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Authors:
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T P McHugh; R L Bartlett; J I Raymond |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of emergency medicine Volume: 14 ISSN: 0196-0644 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Emerg Med Publication Date: 1985 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-11-21 Completed Date: 1985-11-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8002646 Medline TA: Ann Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1116-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use Death Emergencies* Humans Infant Male Rat-Bite Fever / diagnosis*, drug therapy Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis, drug therapy |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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