Epidemic Of Rat Bite Fever Among Russian Military

#Epidemic Of #Rat Bite #fever Among Russian Military An epidemic of rat bite fever among Russian military personnel has historically been linked to the spread of diseases due to poor hygienic conditions during military campaigns and the intentional use of diseases as weapons. Rat bite fever is caused by the bacterium Streptobacillus moniliformis and can be transmitted to humans through bites, scratches, or contact with the urine, feces, or saliva of an infected rodent. Prevention is key to avoiding rat bite fever. The spread of diseases through invading armies: - Poor hygienic conditions in military campaigns facilitate the spread of diseases. - Diseases can be intentionally used as weapons by invaders. - Rat bite fever is an infectious disease transmitted by rodents.