Pirogard N., Arromdee E., Muangsomboon S., Rattanaumpawan P. Rat bite fever caused by Streptobacillus notomytis mimicking pyogenic polyarthritis: A case report. IDCases Vol.34 (2023). doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01923 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90973
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Rat bite fever caused by Streptobacillus notomytis mimicking pyogenic polyarthritis: A case report
We report the world's sixth case of rat bite fever caused by Streptobacillus notomytis that mimicked pyogenic polyarthritis and required surgical debridement in combination with prolonged antibiotic therapy. This case report highlights the higher severity of rat bite fever caused by S. notomytis compared to S. moniliformis.
