Rat-bite fever (RBF) is a zoonotic disease caused primarily by the bacterium Streptobacillus moniliformis, which is commonly found in rats and can be transmitted to humans through bites or scratches.

While most tick bites are harmless, they can sometimes lead to serious health issues for your pet. Just like humans, dogs can get diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The Office of the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) in Vavuniya has reported that 41 people in the district contracted Leptospirosis, also known as “rat fever,” in 2024. This information was ...

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Sometimes, it can pass on Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Colorado tick fever. The deer tick is the size of a poppy seed. After a feeding, it can triple in size. Sometimes, it can pass on Lyme disease ...

Keep an eye out for signs of illness over the first few days following a bug bite. Talk with your healthcare provider if you experience fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), excessive ...

The skin bumps are the body's reaction to the insect's saliva. While the bug is sucking blood, some of its secretions get mixed in. Anaphylaxis With Insect Bites: Very Rare A severe life-threatening ...

The bite is usually flat, though it may develop a small blister. Sometimes, a bull’s-eye pattern with a blue or purple center, a whitish ring, and a larger red outer ring can form. This pattern, along ...

Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis. These illnesses can cause many symptoms and usually respond best to early treatment. If you develop other symptoms alongside a bite, it’s best to ...

The Vavuniya Regional Medical Superintendent of Health has reported that 41 people in the Vavuniya district contracted rat fever over the past year. This information was shared during an awareness ...