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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Main Authors: Cyril Roussel-Simonin, Agnes B. Jousset, Steven Knafo, Iryna Bukreyeva, Nicolas Fortineau, Razvan Copaciu, Lélia Escaut, Stéphane Jauréguiberry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Clinical Infection in Practice
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590170221000352