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A case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia

Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) volume 189, pages 251–252 (2020)Cite this article

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Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a commonly detectable commensal in the oral flora of dogs and cats, found in 25.5% and 15%, respectively, by culture and 70% and 55%, respectively, by molecular methods [1]. Formerly known as dysgonic fermenter 2 (DF-2), it was first reported in 1976 as a Gram-negative bacillus causing septicaemia and meningitis following dog bites [2]. It causes a spectrum of clinical syndromes from wound infections to bacteraemia and meningitis, especially in those with hyposplenism and alcoholism. We report a case of C. canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia, and give a review of the relevant literature.

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  1. Mayo University Hospital, Westport Rd, Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland

    D. M. Hannon & S. Sibartie

  2. Wexford General Hospital, Newtown Rd, Carricklawn, Wexford, Ireland

    E. Harkin

  3. Waterford Regional Hospital, Dunmore Road, Waterford, X91 ER8E, Ireland

    K. Donnachie, M. Doyle & G. Chan

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Hannon, D.M., Harkin, E., Donnachie, K. et al. A case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus meningitis and bacteraemia. Ir J Med Sci 189, 251–252 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-019-02045-0

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Keywords

  • Capnocytophaga
  • Meningitis
  • Dog
  • Cat
  • Ribosomal
  • RNA
  • Septicaemia