| Literature DB >> 12613462 |
Jane R Rosenman1, Janet K Reynolds, Martin B Kleiman.
Abstract
Capnocytophaga canimorsus causes dog-bite wound induced sepsis in adults, but infection may follow mucous membrane exposure. Systemic infection in children is extremely rare. A neonate with frequent exposure to a family dog and no cutaneous infection developed C. canimorsus meningitis. Suspicion of this pathogen requires laboratory consultation. Parental counseling can limit the risk of pet acquired infections.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID： 12613462
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN： 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129