Streptobacillus moniliformis subdural empyema in a homeless patient
Background: Streptobacillus moniliformis, which is transmitted through rodents, is an emerging zoonotic pathogen among homeless persons. Untreated, the disease can persist for weeks or months; mortality rate ranges from 7% to 13% and can be as high as 53% in endocarditis. Case report: We report here...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Clinical Infection in Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590170221000352 |