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(A25.9) Rat-bite fever, unspecified
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2 522 in individuals diagnosis rat-bite fever, unspecified confirmed
2 681 deaths with diagnosis rat-bite fever, unspecified
106% mortality rate associated with the disease rat-bite fever, unspecified
Diagnosis rat-bite fever, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 41.87% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis rat-bite fever, unspecified
2 681 (149.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis rat-bite fever, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease rat-bite fever, unspecified - 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 fever, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Rat-bite fever, unspecified - what does this mean
Rat-bite fever is a bacterial infection caused by either streptobacillus moniliformis or spirillum minus, which are transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected rat or other rodent. it can also be transmitted through contact with infected urine or tissue, or through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. symptoms usually appear within 3-10 days of exposure and can include fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
What happens during the disease - rat-bite fever, unspecified
Rat-bite fever is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by streptobacillus moniliformis or spirillum minus. it is usually spread through a bite or scratch from an infected rat, but it can also be spread by handling the rat or coming into contact with its urine or feces. symptoms typically include fever, chills, headache, rash, and joint pain. if left untreated, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause more serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the bite wound
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Urine tests to check for bacteria
- X-ray of the affected area
- Culture of the wound to identify the bacteria
- Tissue biopsy to confirm the diagnosis
- Antibiotic treatment to treat the infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat Rat-bite fever, unspecified.
- Administer antibiotic therapy, such as penicillin, to treat the infection.
- Prescribe analgesics to reduce fever and pain.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe anticonvulsants to reduce seizures.
- Administer fluids and electrolytes to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.
- Monitor patient for signs of dehydration.
- Monitor patient for signs of sepsis.
- Monitor patient for signs of complications.
- Provide patient and family with education about the disease.
- Encourage patient to rest and avoid activities that may worsen symptoms.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Rat-bite fever, unspecified - Prevention
Rat-bite fever, unspecified can be prevented by avoiding contact with rodents, especially wild ones, and by washing hands after handling any animals. additionally, it is important to ensure that any food or water sources are not contaminated by rodents.