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Spirillary rat-bite fever (RBF), also known as Sodoku (Japanese for so: rat and doku: poison), is caused by the gram-negative bacillus Spirillum minus and is transmitted to humans through the bites and scratches of rats. The disease is mostly present in Asia.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
No clinical trials have been registered for spirillary rat-bite fever.
22 publications have been identified in PubMed for spirillary rat-bite fever. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (45%), Review / Meta-Analysis (30%), and Other (10%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 9 | 45% |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 3:41 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
6 |
30% |
Other research | 2 | 10% |
Disease patterns and progression | 2 | 10% |
Laboratory research | 1 | 5% |
Bergeson AJ (2026). [PMID: 41550370](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41550370/). *J Hand Surg Glob Online*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hamon A (2026). [PMID: 41117941](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41117941/). *Intensive Care Med*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Gupta M (2026). [PMID: 28846362](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28846362/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Yoshida K (2026). [PMID: 41997483](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41997483/). *J Infect Chemother*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Chaudhary S (2026). [PMID: 41480582](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41480582/). *IDCases*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hercolini C (2025). [PMID: 40793882](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40793882/). *Medicina (B Aires)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Gao M (2025). [PMID: 40038603](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40038603/). *BMC Infect Dis*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Yonezaki S (2025). [PMID: 40472936](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40472936/). *J Infect Chemother*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Chhabra S (2025). [PMID: 41245666](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41245666/). *ASM Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Basiouni S (2025). [PMID: 41011829](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41011829/). *Pathogens*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning spirillary rat-bite fever
Updated Sep 12, 2026
A recent case study highlights a fatal instance of rat-bite fever, raising concerns about the complexities of mechanical circulatory support in such infections. This case underscores the need for further research into the management of rare infectious diseases.