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Capnocytophagia Meningitis Secondary to Dog Bite to the Face

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Capnocytophagia canimorsus is known to cause cellulitis, septicemia, endocarditis, and meningitis, most commonly in an immunocompromised host following an animal bite injury. Here, we describe an unusual case of Capnocytophagia meningitis in an immunocompetent host without classic risk factors. The severity of presentation was believed to be related to the high-risk location of the dog bite near the danger triangle of the face.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2024.0116

Authors: Drew Cox, Nicole Damari, Stephanie Bennett-Hardy

Institution: University of Cincinnati

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402558627

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