Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis with Pasteurella multocida in cirrhosis: case report and review of literature.
- Journal:
- Southern medical journal
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Tamaskar, Ila & Ravakhah, Keyvan
- Affiliation:
- Department of Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a rare infection called spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), which can happen in patients with liver disease (cirrhosis). In this instance, the infection was caused by a bacteria called Pasteurella multocida, which is usually linked to bites or scratches from pets like dogs or cats. While most cases of this infection are related to other types of bacteria, this report highlights that some people can develop SBP from Pasteurella, even without a clear injury. Out of 12 similar cases found in medical literature, four patients sadly did not survive. This shows that while infections from this bacteria are uncommon, they can be serious, especially in individuals with existing liver problems.
Abstract
Most Pasteurella multocida human infections involve skin and soft tissues and invariably develop after a bite or a scratch from a dog or a cat. However, other infections with this organism occur infrequently. Enteric microorganisms are the common cause of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). We report a case of SBP in a cirrhotic patient from P. multocida. English literature (Pubmed) review revealed 12 adult cases of SBP in cirrhotic patients with P multocida. Nine patients were exposed to animals, though a break in the skin or a bite was not reported in each case. The SBP was fatal in four of these patients.
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