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Being Licked by a Dog Can Be Fatal: Capnocytophaga canimorsus Sepsis with Purpura Fulminans in an Immunocompetent Man

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Bite infections caused by Capnocytophaga canimorsus are rare. Severe and fatal infections are more frequently reported in patients with immunodeficiency, splenectomy or alcohol abuse. We describe the case of a 63-year-old man who developed flu-like symptoms and presented after some delay with severe sepsis and purpura fulminans. He was found to be infected with C. canimorsus without a bite injury and did not demonstrate immunodeficiency or any other typical predisposition. Despite extensive intensive care, his conditions deteriorated and he died from multiorgan failure.

Source: European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.12890/2019_001268

Authors: Naomi Mader, Fabian Lührs, Stefan Herget-Rosenthal, Martin Langenbeck

Language: English

Topic: Infections and bacterial resistance

Subfield: Microbiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $323

OpenAlex ID: W2979943366

FWCI: 1.19

Cites: 8

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10