Hannon DM, Harkin E, Donnachie K, Sibartie S, Doyle M, Chan G. A case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia.
Ir J Med Sci 2019;
189:251-252. [PMID:
31203505 DOI:
10.1007/s11845-019-02045-0]
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Abstract
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a commonly detectable commensal in the oral flora of dogs and cats, found in 25.5% and 15%, respectively, by culture and 70% and 55%, respectively, by molecular methods [1]. Formerly known as dysgonic fermenter 2 (DF-2), it was first reported in 1976 as a Gram-negative bacillus causing septicaemia and meningitis following dog bites [2]. It causes a spectrum of clinical syndromes from wound infections to bacteraemia and meningitis, especially in those with hyposplenism and alcoholism. We report a case of C. canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia, and give a review of the relevant literature.
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