Streptobacillus moniliformis septic arthritis: a clinical entity distinct from rat-bite fever? |
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Authors: | Teresa KF Wang Samson SY Wong |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Microbiology, Research Centre of Infection and Immunology, 4/F University Pathology Building, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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Background Streptobacillus moniliformis is a zoonotic agent associated with rodent contacts. Although it is more commonly reported to cause rat-bite fever with reactive arthritides, it can also lead to pyogenic infection of the joints. |
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