Description

Rat-bite fevers are a group of infectious diseases caused by bacteria that can be transmitted through the bites of infected rodents. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, and muscle pain, and can vary depending on the specific bacteria involved.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various contexts, including discussions about zoonotic diseases. Common variants include 'fiebre por mordedura de rata' (colloquial) and 'fiebre de los roedores' (regional), but it is best to use the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with rat-bite fevers after being bitten by a rodent.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con fiebres de mordeduras de rata después de ser mordido por un roedor.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'fiebre tifoidea'; misinterpreting as a general fever; using colloquial terms instead of the canonical term.