Closing the Brief Case: A Fishy Tale Prevents Digital Doom following Polly's Peck—the Importance of Pets in a Comprehensive Medical History

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Answer: C. Streptobacillus moniliformis and rats. Streptobacillus moniliformis is caused by rats and leads to rat bite fever (an acute febrile illness often associated with a maculopapular rash). The other answers are incorrect: Mycobacterium marinum infection is not associated with parrot bites but rather contact with contaminated water, most commonly fish tank water; Pasteurella species are the most common aerobic organism isolated from dog bites whereas Histoplasma capsulatum is a fungus transmitted most commonly from the guano of cave-dwelling bats; and Hanta virus is associated with contact with urine, saliva, or feces of rodents including the Deer Mouse whereas Salmonella arizonae is associated with reptiles (commonly snakes) found in southern states of the USA, including Arizona.