Pasteurella multocida septicaemia following a dog bite.
- Author:
1
;
P K MAH
;
S C CHUAH
;
L S CHEW
Author Information
1. Department of Medicine, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Animals;
Bites and Stings;
microbiology;
Dogs;
Hand Injuries;
microbiology;
Humans;
Male;
Pasteurella Infections;
pathology;
Pasteurella multocida;
Pericardial Effusion;
microbiology;
Pericarditis;
microbiology;
Sepsis;
pathology;
Wound Infection;
pathology
- From:Singapore medical journal
1993;34(3):271-273
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Bite wounds are often mistakenly considered innocuous. However, they are frequently complicated by infection which may be serious. We describe a case of Pasteurella multocida septicaemia with myopericarditis following a dog bite. Treatment of the infection as well as active support of myocardial function led to a successful outcome.
