Pasteurella multocida sepsis and meningitis in 2-month-old twin infants after household exposure to a slaughtered sheep.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This article outlines 2 cases of Pasteurella multocida sepsis and meningitis in 2-month-old twins after their father was exposed to a sheep during a sacrifice celebration at home. These cases emphasize the necessity of respecting basic hygiene rules and the danger involved in animal sacrifice without suitable professional structure.
Medical subject headings
- Meningitis, Bacterial
- Pasteurella Infections
- Pasteurella multocida
- Sepsis
- Sheep