Capnocytophaga canimorsus
Background
- Gram negative rod transmitted through dog bites
- Presents commonly as septic shock, multiorgan system failure, gangrene, meningitis
- Supportive therapy, antibiotics
- Mortality 26-30%
Risk factors
- Splenectomy, hyposplenism
- Alcoholism
Antibiotic Sensitivities[1]
Table Overview
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See Also
References
- EBMedicine
- ↑ Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2014