Open AccessA rare case of ‘Dog Bite Meningitis’ in a healthy adul
Author(s) -
Peter Anderyas,
Julia Freckelton,
James J Gome,
Satish Nagarajah,
Nuwan Dhanushka Miththinda Jasenthu Kankanamage
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
case reports in internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2332-7251
pISSN - 2332-7243
DOI - 10.5430/crim.v7n2p22
Subject(s) - medicine , meningitis , dog bite , capnocytophaga , antibiotic therapy , intensive care medicine , antibiotics , pediatrics , biology , pathology , rabies , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , genetics
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a commensal in the normal gingival flora of canine and feline species and is reported to cause infections in humans following bites by these species with potentially serious consequences, especially in the immunocompromised. Here we report a case of a 58-year-old healthy woman presenting with uncomplicated meningitis following a seemingly minor bite by her pet dog. With early detection and appropriate antibiotic therapy she had an uneventful recovery. Our case reports the possibility of this organism infecting an otherwise healthy, immunocompetent adult and the importance of being vigilant of such rare presentations by clinicians which will help to deliver appropriate therapy early to avoid any serious complications.