Septic arthritis and concern for osteomyelitis in a child with rat bite fever.
Journal Article
Rat bite fever is a rare infection usually caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis. A case of septic arthritis and possible osteomyelitis as sequelae of rat bite fever in a pediatric patient is described.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Flannery, DD; Akinboyo, I; Ty, JM; Averill, LW; Freedman, A
Published Date
- June 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 51 / 6
Start / End Page
- 1987 - 1989
PubMed ID
- 23554193
Pubmed Central ID
- 23554193
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1098-660X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1128/JCM.03139-12
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States