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Pasteurella Multocida Peritonitis after Cat Scratch in a Patient with Cirrhotic Ascites

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Pasteurella multocida, a zoonotic agent transmitted by canines and felines, has been very rarely reported to cause bacterial peritonitis in humans. Pasteurella multocida peritonitis is associated with high mortality even with appropriate treatment, therefore its early recognition is essential. We report a case of Pasteurella multocida peritonitis following cat scratch in a patient with Child Pugh Class C alcoholic cirrhosis, culminating in multiple organ failure and death.

Source: Infectious Disease Reports

DOI: 10.4081/idr.2015.5937

Authors: Roshan Gunathilake, Ajay Verma, Michael Caffery, David Sowden

Institutions: John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle Australia, Nambour General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bartonella species infections research

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172