Severe recurrent Streptobacillus moniliformis endocarditis in a pregnant woman, and review of the literature

ConclusionThis case demonstrates diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with a relatively uncommon cause of endocarditis. The diagnosis of rat bite fever was delayed due to symptoms of a concomitant pregnancy. Other confounders included possible alternative sources or co-infections with another zoonosis from multiple pets, and an odontogenic source due to presence of exposed jaw hardware.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research