Capnocytophaga canimorsus septic shock complicated by multiorgan failure: an unexpected case with a favourable outcome

BACKGROUND: The aim of our report was to describe an unusual and exemplary case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus septic shock in a patient who has not been exposed to dogs or cats. CASE PRESENTATION: A splenectomized 60-year-old male without a known at-risk bite wound was diagnosed with C. canimorsus s...

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Main Authors: A. Mastroianni, S. Greco, M. Mauro, R. Manfredi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Verduci Editore 2023-03-01
Series:Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.infectiousjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/03/e1099-2.pdf