Detection and phylogenetic analysis of Streptobacillus moniliformis, the causative agent of rat-bite fever and Haverhill fever, in free-living greater bandicoot rats in Northeastern India

Background and Aim: Streptobacillus moniliformis is the causative agent of zoonotic diseases such as rat-bite fever (RBF) and Haverhill fever (HF). While human infections are well-documented, limited studies have explored its presence in rodents in India. This study aimed to detect S. moniliformis i...

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Main Authors: A. A. P. Milton, Aleimo G. Momin, K. Srinivas, G. Bhuvana Priya, P. N. Gandhale, D. M. Firake, Samir Das, S. Ghatak, A. Sen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2025-02-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.18/February-2025/20.pdf