| Literature DB >> 15586605 |
Ila Tamaskar1, Keyvan Ravakhah.
Abstract
Most Pasteurella multocida human infections involve skin and soft tissues and invariably develop after a bite or a scratch from a dog or a cat. However, other infections with this organism occur infrequently. Enteric microorganisms are the common cause of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). We report a case of SBP in a cirrhotic patient from P. multocida. English literature (Pubmed) review revealed 12 adult cases of SBP in cirrhotic patients with P multocida. Nine patients were exposed to animals, though a break in the skin or a bite was not reported in each case. The SBP was fatal in four of these patients.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15586605 DOI: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000144616.66917.8A
Source DB: PubMed Journal: South Med J ISSN: 0038-4348 Impact factor: 0.954