Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Community-acquired pneumonia due to Pasteurella multocida.
- Journal:
- Respiratory care
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Marinella, Mark A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Internal Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
In this case, an elderly man who owned 16 cats developed pneumonia caused by a rare bacteria called Pasteurella multocida, which is usually found in the mouths of dogs and cats. While most pneumonia cases come from common germs, this type is unusual and often happens after a bite or scratch from an animal. The man had a serious infection that spread into his bloodstream, leading to pneumonia. This situation highlights the potential for uncommon infections from pets, especially in people with many animals.
Abstract
Most cases of community-acquired pneumonia result from infection with predictable common pathogens. However, rare patients develop pneumonia from unusual bacterial species such as Pasteurella multocida, a Gram-negative oral commensal of most dogs and cats. The majority of P. multocida infections involve skin and soft tissue and complicate a bite or scratch. I report the case of an elderly man who owned 16 cats and developed bacteremic pneumonia with P. multocida. .
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