rat-bite fever

noun

Meaning

Any febrile human illness caused by bacteria transmitted by rodents.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tick fever(English)relapsing fever(English)boutonneuse fever(English)tick bite(English)derriengue(English)ross river fever(English)texas fever(English)rangeliosis(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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