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Rat-bite fever complicated by vertebral osteomyelitis: A case report.

Authors :
Sato, Ryota
Kuriyama, Akira
Nasu, Michitaka
Source :
Journal of Infection & Chemotherapy (Elsevier Inc.). Aug2016, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p574-576. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*RAT-bite fever
*OSTEOMYELITIS
*MAGNETIC resonance imaging
*ANTIBIOTICS
*DIAGNOSIS
*DISEASE risk factors

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Language :
English
ISSN :
1341321X
Volume :
22
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Infection & Chemotherapy (Elsevier Inc.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116653494
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiac.2016.01.023
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