RAT BITE FEVER (Streptobacillus moniliformis)
Rat bite fever is a serious infectious disease in people caused by the bacteria Streptobacillus moniliformis. People become infected either by coming into contact with a rodent carrying the bacteria or through consumption of water or food that has been contaminated with rodent droppings or urine. While any person who comes into contact with the bacteria is at risk of developing the disease, children under 5 years of age, adults over 65 years of age, and immunocompromised people are at higher risk.