Rat-bite fever

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Rat-bite fever

Rat-bite fever is an acute febrile disease caused by bacteria transmitted by rodents, particularly by their urine or mucous secretions.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 600
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fever 70
Vomiting 60
Headache 70
Muscle and joint pain 60
Rash on arm 30
Swollen lymph nodes 70
Streptobacillus detected 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Irregular hearbeat 20

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Neck palpation
  • Physical examination
  • Heart monitoring
  • Serologic sampling
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • ECG

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: