Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Short communication: dog bite and back pain.
- Journal:
- APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Duployez, Claire et al.
- Affiliation:
- University Hospital of Lille (CHU Lille) · France
Plain-English summary
A healthy person developed a serious infection in their spine after being bitten by a dog. The infection was caused by a bacteria called Capnocytophaga canimorsus, which is normally found in the mouths of dogs and cats. This type of bacteria can lead to severe health issues, especially in people with weakened immune systems. In this case, the infection was linked directly to the dog bite. The treatment details and outcome were not specified, but it highlights the potential risks of dog bites.
Abstract
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a Gram-negative rod commensal of oral cavity of dogs and cats. It can cause sepsis, septic shock, endocarditis, and meningitis associated with bites or licking wounds, especially in immunocompromised patients. Herein, we report a case of C. canimorsus spondylodiscitis linked to a dog bite in a previously healthy patient and review the literature on this pathogen.
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