Pasteurella pneumotropica: meningitis following a dog bite.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 38 year old man developed meningitis following a dog bite. Pasteurella pneumotropica, usually an animal pathogen, was isolated from the cerebrospinal fluid. The patient made a complete recovery after antibiotic therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Bites and Stings
- Dogs
- Meningitis
- Pasteurella Infections