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(A25) Rat-bite fevers
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2 522 in individuals diagnosis rat-bite fevers confirmed
2 681 deaths with diagnosis rat-bite fevers
106% mortality rate associated with the disease rat-bite fevers
Diagnosis rat-bite fevers is diagnosed Men are 41.87% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis rat-bite fevers
2 681 (149.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis rat-bite fevers
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease rat-bite fevers - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 60-69, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-59, 70-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-49, 55-64, 70-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 50-54, 65-69
Disease Features rat-bite fevers
Absence or low individual and public risk
Rat-bite fevers - what does this mean
Rat-bite fevers are caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected rat, or through contact with an infected rat's urine or feces. symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. treatment typically involves antibiotics.
What happens during the disease - rat-bite fevers
Rat-bite fevers is caused by infection with bacteria from the streptobacillus moniliformis or spirillum minus species. the bacteria can enter the body through a wound caused by a bite or scratch from an infected rat, or through contact with contaminated food, water, or soil. the bacteria can cause an infection in the skin, muscles, or joints, leading to fever, chills, headache, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. if left untreated, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and other organs, leading to more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the bite area
- Blood tests to detect antibodies
- Urine test to detect bacteria
- X-ray to detect any bone abnormalities
- Ultrasound to detect any internal organ damage
- CT scan to detect any internal organ damage
- Culture of the wound to detect bacteria
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Reduce symptoms and prevent complications of Rat-bite fevers
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce infection
- Provide pain relief medications
- Encourage rest and adequate hydration
- Provide wound care to prevent further infection
- Monitor for signs of complications such as renal failure
- Provide education about proper hygiene and avoidance of rodents
- Refer to specialist for more complex treatments
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Rat-bite fevers - Prevention
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