Open AccessAn Infected Arterial Aneurysm and a Dog Bite: Think at Capnocytophaga canimorsus!
Author(s) -
Maïlys Ducours,
J. Leitao,
Mathilde Pugès,
Sabine Pereyre,
Frédéric Gabriel,
H. Dutronc,
Raphaelle Chevallier,
Jean-Baptiste Pinaquy,
Claire Carcaud,
Xavier Bérard,
Charles Cazanave
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s281040
Subject(s) - dog bite , medicine , pathology , rabies
We describe the fourth cases of arterial aneurysm consecutive to Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection in a 77-year-old man. The infection occurred after a dog bite. He presented fever. The thoracic-abdominal computed tomography angiography revealed aneurysms on the abdominal aorta, left common femoral artery, and left popliteal artery. The diagnosis was performed by a blood culture positive for Capnocytophaga canimorsus . The outcome was favorable with surgery and antibiotic therapy.