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A case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia.
- Source :
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Irish journal of medical science [Ir J Med Sci] 2020 Feb; Vol. 189 (1), pp. 251-252. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jun 15. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a commonly detectable commensal in the oral flora of dogs and cats, found in 25.5% and 15%, respectively, by culture and 70% and 55%, respectively, by molecular methods [1]. Formerly known as dysgonic fermenter 2 (DF-2), it was first reported in 1976 as a Gram-negative bacillus causing septicaemia and meningitis following dog bites [2]. It causes a spectrum of clinical syndromes from wound infections to bacteraemia and meningitis, especially in those with hyposplenism and alcoholism. We report a case of C. canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia, and give a review of the relevant literature.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1863-4362
- Volume :
- 189
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Irish journal of medical science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31203505
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-019-02045-0