Mouse bite fever is a serious disease caused by bacteria present in the mouth and throats of mice. This fever infects the man when the animal bites or licks some open wound on the skin, this is also true for pet mice.
In addition to being transmitted by the rat bite, mouse bite fever can be transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or contact with urine and rodent feces.
Symptoms of Rat Bite Fever
Individuals infected with mouse bite fever present the following symptoms:
- chills, fevers, vomiting, headache,
- back pain, red spots on the hands and feet, and tumors in the joints.
Usually, the initial wound caused by the bite will heal quickly. The symptoms that characterize the disease appear in less than 10 days, in a constant and intense way.
The diagnosis of rat bite fever is made through a blood test or biopsy of the affected tissues, which detect the presence of the bacteria in the individual.
Treatment for Rat Bite Fever
Treatment for mouse bite fever is done through penicillin, orally or intravenously. If the individual manifests allergies to the drug, he is introduced to the treatment Tetracycline. The disease can present complications, such as heart problems and brain tumors, and can be fatal.
Useful link:
- First Aid in Case of Rat Bite
