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RAT BITE- …Could be deadlier than you thought.

RAT BITE FEVER is a deadly disease which occurs following a bite by a rat which has been infected by Streptobaccilus moniliformis or Spirillum minus. Other animals that can transmit these infectious organisms are dogs, cats and pigs. However, Streptobaccilus moniliformis can also be transmitted by consumption of unpastuerised milk.… Read More »RAT BITE- …Could be deadlier than you thought.