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Pasteurella multocida wound infection transmitted by a pet dog.


ABSTRACT: Introduction:Human pasteurellosis is a severe human infection that accounts for 20-30 human deaths annually worldwide. Mucous secretions derived from pets comprise the primary source of infection, which are transmitted through animal scratches or bites. Case report:We describe a case of Pasteurella multocida wound infection in an immunocompetent adult with a decubitus ulcer of the lower extremity. The organism was also isolated from an oral swab of the patient's dog with which he reported close contact. The patient had a favorable outcome following aggressive surgical debridement, antimicrobial treatment and subsequent wound care. Conclusion:Our case illustrates that licking of open wound is an alternative source of infections by Pasteurella multocida, and emphasizes the need for avoidance of wound contact with animals.

SUBMITTER: Maraki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6363398 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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<i>Pasteurella multocida</i> wound infection transmitted by a pet dog.

Maraki Sofia S   Kastanis Grigoris G   Stafylaki Dimitra D   Masunt Samer S   Kapsetakis Petros P   Scoulica Effie E  

Germs 20181203 4


<h4>Introduction</h4>Human pasteurellosis is a severe human infection that accounts for 20-30 human deaths annually worldwide. Mucous secretions derived from pets comprise the primary source of infection, which are transmitted through animal scratches or bites.<h4>Case report</h4>We describe a case of <i>Pasteurella multocida</i> wound infection in an immunocompetent adult with a decubitus ulcer of the lower extremity. The organism was also isolated from an oral swab of the patient's dog with wh  ...[more]

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