Capnocytophaga canimorsus: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 04:56, 27 April 2016
Background
- Gram negative organism ransmitted through dog bites
- Risk factors:
- Splenectomy
- Hyposplenism
- Alcoholism
- Presents commonly as septic shock, multiorgan system failure, gangrene, meningitis
- Supportive therapy, antibiotics
- Mortality 26-30%
Antibiotic Sensitivities[1]
- Penicillin G
- Augmentin
- Carbapenems
Table Overview
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References
- ↑ Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2014
See Also
References
- EBMedicine