Bacteria: Streptobacillus moniliformis - gram negative rod
Part of the normal respiratory flora of rodents.
Spread via a<unk> <unk> , scratch, or saliva
3-21 days post exposure
Misdiagnosed or left untreated: 13% mortality<unk> e.
Part of the normal respiratory flora of rodents.
Rat bite fever
Viral Infections
Metal fume fever
Palms/soles rash:
Scabies
Meningococcemia/Neisseria meningitidis
Rabies
Rocky mountain spotted fever