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A case series of Pasteurella multocida infections: Expanding clinical spectrum from localized abscess to necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Pasteurella multocida is a zoonotic Gram-negative coccobacillus commonly associated with animal bites and capable of causing invasive disease. We retrospectively analysed five culture-confirmed P. multocida infections at a tertiary care centre in South India between 2018 and 2024. Clinical presentations included cellulitis, abscess, diabetic foot osteomyelitis, preseptal cellulitis, and necrotizing fasciitis. Animal exposure was documented in three patients, while two had no identifiable exposure. All patients received appropriate antimicrobial therapy and achieved favourable outcomes. This series highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of P. multocida infection, the importance of early microbiological diagnosis and culture-directed therapy, even without recognized animal exposure.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101275

Authors: Chinnu Liz Sebastian, Nandita Shashindran, Dipu Thareparambil Sathyapalan, Sujithra Haridas, Vivek Lakshmanan

Institutions: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Language: English

Topic: Microbial infections and disease research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,210