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Rat-Bite Fever

Medical Definition: A syndrome characterized by recurring fever, rash, and arthralgias occurring days to weeks after a rat bite. The causative agents are either Streptobacillus moniliformis or Spirillum minus.
Guide Notes: a disease entity caused by a gram-neg bact
Also Called: Sodoku

Rat-Bite Fever Medical Definitions and Terms

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