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
This study presents the first molecular detection of <i>S. moniliformis</i> in bandicoots from India, highlighting its zoonotic potential. Given its transmission risks through rodent bites and excreta contamination, public health surveillance is essential. Clinicians should consider RBF and HF in patients presenting with prolonged fever, particularly in rodent-endemic areas.
Authors
- K. Srinivas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7396-6488)
- Pradeep N. Gandhale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0807-5571)
- Arnab Sen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1629-2231)
- Sandeep Ghatak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4553-0609)
- Samir Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6613-7347)
- Aleimo G. Momin
- Arockiasamy Arun Prince Milton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0436-6582)
- D. M. Firake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3353-5728)
- G. Bhuvana Priya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8279-6326)
Institutions
- ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region (IN)
- National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (IN)
- National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary World
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2025.455-460
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Science and Engineering Research Board