Rat-Bite Fever
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Rat-bite fever is an infection that can occur after being bitten or scratched by rodents, or through contact with their secretions, and is caused by bacteria present in these animals.
Common symptoms: It usually involves a fever that comes and goes, joint and muscle aches, skin rashes, and a general feeling of being unwell, sometimes appearing days after the contact.
How to prevent the risk: Avoiding contact with rodents and immediately cleaning any wound they cause reduces the likelihood of complications.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist is the appropriate professional to study this type of infection, and a general practitioner can perform the initial assessment. If you develop a fever after an animal bite, the prudent thing to do is seek medical evaluation.
Data on 47 doctors who treat rat-bite fever
Which specialist treats rat-bite fever?
If you have symptoms of rat-bite fever, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, an infectious disease specialist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rat-bite fever
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is rat-bite fever?
Rat-bite fever is an infection that can occur after being bitten or scratched by rodents, or through contact with their secretions, and is caused by bacteria present in these animals.
Which doctor treats rat-bite fever?
If you have symptoms of rat-bite fever, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, an infectious disease specialist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.