Rat-bite fever complicated by vertebral osteomyelitis: A case report. Issue 8 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sato, Ryota; Kuriyama, Akira; Nasu, Michitaka
• Is Part Of: Journal of infection and chemotherapy. Volume 22:Issue 8(2016:Aug.)
• Page Start: 574
• Page End: 576
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: Rat-bite fever -- Vertebral osteomyelitis -- Streptobacillus moniliformis -- Spirillum minus; Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.5805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2016.01.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1341-321X

Abstract

Abstract: Rat-bite fever (RBF) is a challenging diagnosis transmitted by the bite of the rats. We present the first reported case of RBF complicated by vertebral osteomyelitis. It is important to consider performing the MRI to differentiate vertebral osteomyelitis from simple back pain to determine the appropriate duration of antibiotic therapy.