DISCOVERY OF THE MONTH
A View on Rat Bite Fever

Balasubramanian J, Narayanan N
Rat bite fever is casued by spirillum minus and streptobacillus moniliformis bacteria. It is transmitter to humans through contact with secretions or blood of an infected rodent. Rats are the most common carrier of the bacteria. Squirrels, gerbils, and other carnivores that prey on rodents can also carry the disease. The bacterium is transferred in approximately 10% of bites to humans.