Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Abscess from cat scratch caused by Pasteurella multocida
By Yeşim Alpay et al.·Published in Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2014·Eskişehir Yunus Emre StateHospital, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Eskişehir, T urkey, LY·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: An abscess due to Pasteurella multocida after a cat scratch: Case report and evaluation of antibiotic prophylaxis
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A person developed an abscess after being scratched by a cat, and tests revealed that the bacteria Pasteurella multocida was the cause. This type of bacteria is commonly found in healthy cats and can lead to serious infections if not treated properly. The case highlighted the importance of considering antibiotic treatment for certain types of cat scratches, especially if the injury is deep, involves the hands, or is less than eight hours old. In this situation, antibiotics were recommended for a few days to help prevent further complications.
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Abstract
Pasteurella multocida has been isolated from 50% to 70% of healthy cats and most commonly associated with acute skin and soft tissue infections following an animal bite or scratch. As the zone and depth of injury can lead to more serious infections such as deep tissue infections, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis. However, no predictive factor showing which wound would be infected. In our case, patient whom applied with abscess after a cat scratch and P. multocida was found as a causative agent. This situation has caused to review us, once more, that which cases should be taken antibiotic prophylaxis in addition to immunoprophylaxis (for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, and anti-tetanus prophylaxis) in the first admission. Antibiotic prophylaxis should be used for 3-5 days in selected cases if they include; moderate to severe crushing injuries especially edematous form, less than 8 hours old, bone or joint penetration, hand wounds, especially emphasizes the importance of hand injuries and deep penetrations. J Microbiol Infect Dis 2014; 4(4): 159-161
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5799/ahinjs.02.2014.04.0160