San Diego, USA. Mice no longer
considered as disgusting animals. Some
people have mouse as a pet who
loved the whole family, just like a cat or
dog. However it seems that choosing a pet can’t be
arbitrary.
Like what had experienced by the boy from San Diego, US. According to the team of Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this fateful incident took place in August 2013 ago. The boy died tragically after being scratched by his pet.
The team led by Dr. Jessica Adam found this boy initially healthy. But suddenly, unnamed boy suffered a high fever. the body temperature reached 39.2 degrees Celsius. His body was stiff, in addition to other symptoms such as vomiting, headache until the pain in both legs.
The doctor who first examined him said this boy exposed to infection caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract. But 24 hours later, the patient began to show symptoms of vomiting and high fever for some time. He also looked dazed and weak before finally unconscious.
His parents called paramedics team to the home. Unfortunately this 10 years old boy was not able to give any response as the team arrived. Although it had been rushed to the ICU, the boy's life was not saved.
From the results of blood tests and autopsy then revealed of Streptobacillus moniliformis infection, deadly bacterium that causes high fever in people who are bitten by rats.
"These bacteria can be transmitted to humans through bites or scratches of mice, although very rare. Approximately 1 of 10 bites that can cause infection even death. It's rare," said Dr. Adam as quoted from the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report belong to the CDC, Monday (12/22/2014)
Once traced, Dr Adam and his team found that the boy has two mice pets. Which one proved negative bacteria S moniliformis, while the other tested positives. And from autopsy proved the patient has ever scratched by one of two rats.
Learn from this case, Dr. Adam then emphasize that physicians should be alert to the presence of infection from the bite of a pet. Moreover, S moniliformis bacteria could be found in all types of pets, including the wild one.
"The treatment have to be quick, because even though the rat-bite fever can be treated with antibiotics, but the fatality rate could reach 13 percent of the cases that were left. Moreover, the infection is not only caused by animal bites or scratches, but also through food or water has been contaminated with the bacteria, "said Dr. Adam.
For pet owners, especially mice, Dr. Adam also asked them to always wear gloves and wash their hands after handling or cleaning mice cages. Second, avoid direct contact with the feces of rats and last, immediately consult with a doctor if fever symptoms appear after bitten, though only for holding the animal.
Like what had experienced by the boy from San Diego, US. According to the team of Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this fateful incident took place in August 2013 ago. The boy died tragically after being scratched by his pet.
The team led by Dr. Jessica Adam found this boy initially healthy. But suddenly, unnamed boy suffered a high fever. the body temperature reached 39.2 degrees Celsius. His body was stiff, in addition to other symptoms such as vomiting, headache until the pain in both legs.
The doctor who first examined him said this boy exposed to infection caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract. But 24 hours later, the patient began to show symptoms of vomiting and high fever for some time. He also looked dazed and weak before finally unconscious.
His parents called paramedics team to the home. Unfortunately this 10 years old boy was not able to give any response as the team arrived. Although it had been rushed to the ICU, the boy's life was not saved.
From the results of blood tests and autopsy then revealed of Streptobacillus moniliformis infection, deadly bacterium that causes high fever in people who are bitten by rats.
"These bacteria can be transmitted to humans through bites or scratches of mice, although very rare. Approximately 1 of 10 bites that can cause infection even death. It's rare," said Dr. Adam as quoted from the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report belong to the CDC, Monday (12/22/2014)
Once traced, Dr Adam and his team found that the boy has two mice pets. Which one proved negative bacteria S moniliformis, while the other tested positives. And from autopsy proved the patient has ever scratched by one of two rats.
Learn from this case, Dr. Adam then emphasize that physicians should be alert to the presence of infection from the bite of a pet. Moreover, S moniliformis bacteria could be found in all types of pets, including the wild one.
"The treatment have to be quick, because even though the rat-bite fever can be treated with antibiotics, but the fatality rate could reach 13 percent of the cases that were left. Moreover, the infection is not only caused by animal bites or scratches, but also through food or water has been contaminated with the bacteria, "said Dr. Adam.
For pet owners, especially mice, Dr. Adam also asked them to always wear gloves and wash their hands after handling or cleaning mice cages. Second, avoid direct contact with the feces of rats and last, immediately consult with a doctor if fever symptoms appear after bitten, though only for holding the animal.
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