Pasteurella multocida Bacteremia in an Immunocompromised Patient After Multiple Cat Scratches

Pasteurella canis/oralis: A Tale of the Immunocompromised

Bacteria from the Pasteurella genus are small Gram-negative coccobacilli. They are commonly found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and upper respiratory tract of domestic pets. When humans experience trauma such as scratches, bites, or direct wound licking from an animal, this could result in skin or soft tissue infections. The purpose of this case report is to highlight that immunocompromised individuals are at greater risk of overwhelming sepsis and infections with the Pasteurella species. Moreover, it reemphasizes the importance of comprehensive questioning regarding exposures to any wild or domesticated animals as infectious sources in the setting of overwhelming sepsis in the immunocompromised.

A Case of Pasteurella Bacteremia in a Patient With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Pasteurella multocida is a Gram-negative coccobacillus commonly associated with soft tissue and skin infections. On rare occasions, it may result in systemic bacteremia and sepsis. Our case describes a 59-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with septic shock. Physical examination was remarkable for bilateral lower extremity wounds which were in recent contact with feline oral secretions. Blood cultures were obtained and resulted in the growth of P. multocida after 48 hours. His treatment involved intravenous antibiotics and supportive care. After finishing his two-week course of antibiotics, he was placed on inpatient hospice care due to his clinical course involving other comorbidities and expired shortly after. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and treatment of P. multocida infection in patients with comorbid conditions such as hepatocellular carcinoma.

Description of the case of adverse pasteurellosis in a cirrhosis patient. Case report

The article describes a clinical case of an unfavorable course of pasteurellosis in a patient with liver cirrhosis. Possible variants of the clinical course, clinical and epidemiological data, on the basis of which pasteurellosis can be suspected, modern recommendations for antibiotic therapy are considered.