Pasteurella dagmatis septicaemia in an immunocompromised patient without a history of dog or cat bites.

Plain-English summary

This report describes a rare case involving a 66-year-old person with a weakened immune system who developed a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Pasteurella dagmatis. Interestingly, this patient had no history of being bitten or scratched by a dog or cat, which is usually how these infections are transmitted. The case highlights that even without direct contact with pets, someone with a compromised immune system can still be at risk for such infections.