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Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Feb 2003
Review Case ReportsCapnocytophaga canimorsus meningitis in a newborn: an avoidable infection.
- Jane R Rosenman, Janet K Reynolds, and Martin B Kleiman.
- Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
- Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. 2003 Feb 1; 22 (2): 204-5.
AbstractCapnocytophaga 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.
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