Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare blood infection from Pasteurella dagmatis - what to know
By Deschilder, I et al.·Published in Acta clinica Belgica·2000·Laboratorium Microbiologie·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: 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.
Abstract
We report a rare case of Pasteurella dagmatis septicaemia in a 66-year-old immunocompromised patient, without a history of cat bites, dog bites or scratches.
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