Catalog
Streptobacillosis
Link to WHO Definition
Streptobacillosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/614000128
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Streptobacillus moniliformis. This disease is characterised by systemic illness with fever, chills, rash, and polyarthralgias. Transmission is commonly by direct contact through the bite or scratch of an infected rat. Confirmation is by identification of Streptobacillus in blood or joint samples.