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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Arizona Thoracic Society
2024-03-01
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Series: | Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://www.swjpcc.com/critical-care/2024/3/15/doggonit-a-classic-case-of-severe-capnocytophaga-canimorsus.html |
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