rat-bite fever

rat-bite-fever的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [ˈrætˌbait]
KK音标发音： [ˈrætˌbaɪt]

rat-bite-fever的词性：
n.（名词）

1. Either of two infectious diseases contractible from the bite of a rat, specifically:
鼠咬热：两种特别由鼠咬引起的可传染的疾病

2. A disease caused by the bacterium Streptobacillus moniliformis and characterized by skin inflammation, back and joint pains, headache, and vomiting.
鼠咬热：一种由念珠状链杆菌 引起的疾病，症状为皮肤发炎，腰痛，关节痛，头痛和呕吐

3. A disease caused by the bacterium Spirillum minus and characterized by ulceration at the site of the bite, a purplish rash, and recurrent fever.
鼠咬热：一种由小螺旋菌 引起的疾病，症状为咬处溃烂，紫色皮疹和不断地发烧