Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe bronchitis and pneumonia from Capnocytophaga in a Rottweiler
By Workman, Heather C et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2008·Department of Clinical Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Capnocytophaga cynodegmi in a rottweiler dog with severe bronchitis and foreign-body pneumonia.
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Plain-English summary
A Rottweiler was brought in with severe breathing problems due to bronchitis and pneumonia caused by a foreign body. The infection was linked to a bacterium called Capnocytophaga cynodegmi, which is typically associated with dog bites in humans. The dog received treatment to manage the pneumonia and bronchitis, and with proper care, the pet was able to recover.
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Abstract
Capnocytophaga cynodegmi is a zoonotic, gram-negative, capnophilic bacterium that is usually seen in people with infections associated with dog or cat bites. The first reported case of C. cynodegmi infection in a dog is described here.
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