Doggonit! A Classic Case of Severe Capnocytophaga canimorsus Sepsis

Doggonit! A Classic Case of Severe Capnocytophaga canimorsus Sepsis

Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a commensal organism often found in the oropharyngeal tracts of dogs and cats, capable of causing significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Early identification of C. canimorsus is challenging due to the organism’s rare presentation, rapid clinic...

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Main Authors: Brittany Denzer MD, Minh Do MD, Alexandra N. Fuher MD, Logan Harper MD, Kaleigh Lindholm, MD, Kara Calhoun MD MPH, Kara Mould MD MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2024-03-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Subjects:
capnocytophaga canimorsus
sepsis
dog
cat
scratch
gram negative rod
purpura fulminans
alcoholism
peripheral smear
treatment
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