Streptobacillus moniliformis right hand abscess and monoarthritis following a rat bite

• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01663
• Publication Date: 2022-12-23T16:47:19Z
• Authors: Silvio Wallemacq; Mony Hing; Bhavna Mahadeb; Yousra El Kaderi; Sophie Leemans; Evelyne Maillart; Philippe Clevenbergh
• Keywords: Monoarthritis; Subcutaneous abscess; Incision and drainage; Presentation (obstetrics)

Streptobacillus moniliformis is a zoonotic agent associated with rat bites. We present patient cellulitis, subcutaneous abscess, and septic mono-arthritis after bite of the right hand. The had no systemic features fever (RBF). S. was cultured from purulent drainage thumb abscess. This case illustrates an unusual clinical presentation streptobacillary infection bite.