An uncommon cause of sepsis following dog exposure.

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Article

Publication Title

JAAPA official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Abstract

Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a bacteria commonly found in the normal oral cavity of dogs that can cause bacteremia in immunocompromised patients following a dog bite. This case describes sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with C. canimorsus in a patient with a history of alcohol abuse. Clinicians must be alert to the risk factors for this infection and provide appropriate prophylaxis following dog bites.

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1

Last Page

4

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000723920.24221.1f

Publication Date

1-1-2021

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