Shock séptico de foco respiratorio por Pasteurella multocida en un paciente inmunocompetente. Caso Clínico / Septic shock originating from a pulmonary focus caused by Pasteurella multocida. Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
; 151(1): 120-124, feb. 2023. ilus, tab
Article
in Es
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| ID: biblio-1515414
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CL1.1
ABSTRACT
Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative coccobacillus bacterium found as a commensal in the oropharynx of domestic animals such as cats and dogs and some farm animals. Soft tissue infections and occasionally bacteremia in immunocompromised patients with direct contact with animals are described. We report a 61 year old male with a history of scratches and close contact with domestic cats, with a septic shock originating from a pulmonary focus, requiring mechanical ventilation and vasopressors. Blood cultures disclosed the presence of Pasteurella multocida. He responded successfully to antimicrobials.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Pasteurella Infections
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Shock, Septic
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Pasteurella multocida
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Bacteremia
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Country of publication:
Chile