Sofia Maraki1, Grigoris Kastanis2, Dimitra Stafylaki3, Samer Masunt3, Petros Kapsetakis2, Effie Scoulica4. 1. MD, PhD, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, University Hospital of Heraklion, 711 10 Heraklion, Crete, Greece. 2. MD, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital of Heraklion, 711 10 Heraklion, Crete, Greece. 3. MD, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, University Hospital of Heraklion, 711 10 Heraklion, Crete, Greece. 4. PhD, Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Human pasteurellosis is a severe human infection that accounts for 20-30 human deaths annually worldwide. Mucous secretions derived from pets comprise the primary source of infection, which are transmitted through animal scratches or bites. CASE REPORT: We describe a case of Pasteurella multocida wound infection in an immunocompetent adult with a decubitus ulcer of the lower extremity. The organism was also isolated from an oral swab of the patient's dog with which he reported close contact. The patient had a favorable outcome following aggressive surgical debridement, antimicrobial treatment and subsequent wound care. CONCLUSION: Our case illustrates that licking of open wound is an alternative source of infections by Pasteurella multocida, and emphasizes the need for avoidance of wound contact with animals.
INTRODUCTION: Human pasteurellosis is a severe human infection that accounts for 20-30 human deaths annually worldwide. Mucous secretions derived from pets comprise the primary source of infection, which are transmitted through animal scratches or bites. CASE REPORT: We describe a case of Pasteurella multocida wound infection in an immunocompetent adult with a decubitus ulcer of the lower extremity. The organism was also isolated from an oral swab of the patient's dog with which he reported close contact. The patient had a favorable outcome following aggressive surgical debridement, antimicrobial treatment and subsequent wound care. CONCLUSION: Our case illustrates that licking of open wound is an alternative source of infections by Pasteurella multocida, and emphasizes the need for avoidance of wound contact with animals.
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