top of page
< Back
Category:

Safety/Life Safety

Save this article  > 

What is Rat-Bite Fever?

Author: 
Paolo Bossio
Publication date:
December 3, 2018
Article Summary: 

The blog discusses rat bite fever, which is a bacterial illness caused by two types of bacteria, Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus, and can be transmitted to humans through rat bites, scratches, or exposure to rat urine or feces. The symptoms of rat bite fever include fever, rash, vomiting, headache, muscle and joint pain, and in severe cases, infections of the heart, lungs, brain, and liver. The blog recommends seeking medical attention immediately if one suspects rat bite fever and provides tips to prevent rat infestations.

Keywords: 

rat bite fever, bacterial illness, Streptobacillus moniliformis, Spirillum minus, rat bites, rat urine, rat feces, symptoms, medical attention, prevention, rat infestations.

Source Citation: 
Paolo Bossio
What is Rat-Bite Fever?
December 3, 2018
https://advantagepestcontrol.co/what-is-rat-bite-fever/
Did you find this article useful? 
Your feedback is important not only to us, but to all the other key players in the condo industry.  Help us by letting us know if this article is relevant and useful.  This will help us prioritize articles that provide helpful guidance to other key players like you. 

Please login to use this feature.

bottom of page