Infective Exacerbation of Pasteurella multocida
Joint Authors
Hamada, Mayumi
Elshimy, Noha
Abusriwil, Hatem
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An 89-year-old lady presented with a one-day history of shortness of breath as well as a cough productive of brown sputum.
Her medical history was significant for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
She was in severe type one respiratory failure and blood tests revealed markedly raised inflammatory markers; however her chest X-ray was clear.
On examination there was bronchial breathing with widespread crepitations and wheeze.
She was treated as per an infective exacerbation of COPD.
Subsequent blood cultures grew Pasteurella multocida, a common commensal in the oropharynx of domesticated animals.
The patient was then asked about any contact with animals, after which she revealed she had a dog and was bitten on her left hand the day before admission.
We should not forget to enquire about recent history of injuries or animal bites when patients present acutely unwell.
She made a complete recovery after treatment with penicillin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamada, Mayumi& Elshimy, Noha& Abusriwil, Hatem. 2016. Infective Exacerbation of Pasteurella multocida. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100956
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hamada, Mayumi…[et al.]. Infective Exacerbation of Pasteurella multocida. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100956
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamada, Mayumi& Elshimy, Noha& Abusriwil, Hatem. Infective Exacerbation of Pasteurella multocida. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100956
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100956