Pasteurella multocida bacteremia in a patient with septic arthritis

Pasteurella multocida is a common commensal microorganism found in the nasopharynx of domestic and wild animals. Humans acquire P multocida infection primarily through contact with animals or their mucous secretions. P multocida is infrequently encountered in clinical settings, and it is considered...

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Main Authors: Shikha Malhotra, Tung Phan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Infectious Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772431X2200034X
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Summary:Pasteurella multocida is a common commensal microorganism found in the nasopharynx of domestic and wild animals. Humans acquire P multocida infection primarily through contact with animals or their mucous secretions. P multocida is infrequently encountered in clinical settings, and it is considered as a zoonotic pathogen. In this study, we present an interesting case of septic arthritis and bacteremia caused by P multocida in a 62-year-old patient. The patient was treated with surgical procedures and antibiotic therapy, which made significant improvement. This case study highlights the importance of P multocida in causing zoonotic infection in humans.
ISSN:2772-431X