Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Capnocytophaga canimorsus septicemia in an asplenic patient.
- Journal:
- Cutis
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Ruddock, T L et al.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This case discusses a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Capnocytophaga canimorsus, which can come from dog bites. The infection can lead to severe blood-related issues, especially in pets with weakened immune systems or those without a spleen. While the abstract doesn’t provide specific details about the pet involved, it highlights the importance of being cautious with dog bites, particularly for pets that may be more vulnerable to infections. The outcome of the treatment for this condition is not mentioned, so it’s unclear how well the pet responded.
Abstract
We present a classic case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus septicemia. C. canimorsus (from the Latin canis, dog; and morsus, a bite), formerly called CDC group DF-2, is a gram-negative rod that typically causes septicemia with disseminated intravascular coagulation in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts.
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